Iceland Selects 'The Love That Remains' for 2026 Oscars

Iceland has selected Hlynur Pálmason's film "The Love That Remains" as its official entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 98th Academy Awards. The film, which premiered in the Cannes Premiere section, portrays a year in the life of a family navigating parental separation, blending social realism with artistic imagery and featuring authentic performances. This marks the third time a film by Pálmason has represented Iceland, following "A White, White Day" and "Godland," the latter of which reached the Oscars shortlist. The Icelandic jury praised the film's powerful visual narrative, multilayered storytelling through cinematography, editing, and sound design, and its themes of nature, family, and love. Produced by companies from Iceland, Denmark, Sweden, and France, the film stars Saga Garðarsdóttir, Sverrir Guðnason, and others. The 98th Academy Awards ceremony is scheduled for March 15, with the shortlist and nominations to be announced in December 2025 and January 2026, respectively.