Francesco Carrozzini, known for his work in fashion photography and music videos, brought a stylized, atmospheric lens to the project, capturing the eerie tension of the midnight sun. Thematic Elements
The film features an international ensemble, including Alessandro Borghi , Jessica Brown Findlay , Sam Spruell , Peter Mullan , and Charles Dance. The Hanging Sun
is a 2022 Italian-British noir thriller directed by Francesco Carrozzini , marking his debut in narrative feature filmmaking. Set against the atmospheric backdrop of a Norwegian summer where the sun never sets, the film is an adaptation of the 2015 crime novel Midnight Sun by renowned Norwegian author Jo Nesbø . Plot Overview Francesco Carrozzini, known for his work in fashion
The struggle to escape a family defined by crime. Set against the atmospheric backdrop of a Norwegian
The film held its world premiere as the closing film of the 79th Venice International Film Festival on September 10, 2022. Produced as a , it was later released on Sky Cinema in December 2022.
The psychological impact of both the remote physical setting and the social boundaries of a closed religious community.
The metaphorical and literal weight of the sun that never goes down, preventing the characters from finding rest or hiding their secrets.