World premiere

Turn Up the Sun

Local title
Lase päike särama
Title in Russian
Пусть светит солнце!
Director
Jamie Adams
Country
United Kingdom
Year
2025
Programme
Rebels with a Cause - Out of Competition
Genre
Thriller, Experimental
Subject
art, photography, grief, isolation, suicide

A couple of artists arrive at a manor once frequented by royalty with a perfect plan. He is taking the trendy pictures for her new, chic pop album. It seems to be an ideal weekend, but then more people arrive at the mansion, and the game begins – a psychological game, for example.

Jamie Adams, a director who always champions independent cinema, attempts an even more challenging task this time: a film full of suspense, surprises, and psychological games, shot entirely in improvised scenes. Starring the magnificent James McAvoy, the film is an allegory about the artist's ego that will keep you glued to the screen.

Artists looking for inspiration, lovers seeking attention, a mysterious muse and the pursuit of the sublime provide the perfect backdrop for a thrilling revelation. But what is needed to revamp artistic passion? The free yet stylish framing of Jamie Adams follows the enigmatic gang through chaos and fun, forcing everyone to confront their deepest fears and desires. A classy and smart reflection on the labyrinth of the creative mind.

Javier Garcia Puerto

Director
Jamie Adams
Screenwriter
Jamie Adams
Cast
James McAvoy, Aisling Franciosi, Leila Farzad, Lucas Bravo, Elektra Kilbey, Almudena Amor
Producer
Rebecca Miller, Cara Shine, Bannor Michael MacGregor, Shaun Sanghani, Cara Shine Ballarini
Cinematographer
Jan Vrhovnik
Co-writer
The Cast of Turn Up the Sun
Composer
John Rea, Ashley Adams
Music
John Rea, Emily Smith
Sound
Nick Baldock
Sound
Art4noise
World sales
The Syndicate
Runtime
Language
English

Screenings

1. Hall Apollo Kino Tasku, TARTU
Screening093116 / Lase päike särama
Screening duration
1st Saku hall Apollo Kino Solaris
Screening111121 / Lase päike särama
Screening duration
Trailer