Midwinter Break released across cinemas
May 1, 2026Midwinter Break arrived in cinemas on 20th February in America with UK release following a month later. The film is a stirring meditation on faith, commitment and the enduring power of love as a longtime couple take a life-changing trip to Amsterdam. The film stars Lesley Manville and Ciarán Hinds as Stella and Gerry.
OnSight hosted the offline edit for Editor Lucia Zucchetti, before Senior Colourist Andy Lee worked carefully alongside Cinematographer Laurie Rose to strike a balanced interplay between warm and cool tones, while maintaining a cohesive texture that complements the narrative of a complex and intimate relationship.
Meanwhile re-recording Mixer, Andy Coles completed pre and final mix. Online edit was handled by Adam Sample with all post production overseen by Lead Post Producer Jeff Halsey.
Midwinter Break is based on the 2017 book by Northern Irish Writer Bernard MacLaverty of the same name, which was adapted for screenplay by Maclaverty and Nick Payne. The film was directed by Polly Findlay and produced by Guy Heeley and Floor Onrust alongside Associate producer Jamie MacDonald and co-producer Reece Cargan. The film was shot across Amsterdam and Scotland. Production companies are Film4 and Shoebox films alongside sales agent Protagonist Pictures and Distributor Focus Features.
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