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CANDLE BEARER (2025)

"Burning the Candle at Both Ends Only Leaves You Twice as Scorched"

0.020250h 17mEN
MusicDrama

Directed by Kian Lawson-Khalili

Rating

0.0/10

Runtime

0h 17m

Language

EN

Release

May 3, 2025

Director

Kian Lawson-Khalili

Overview

Elly, a former artist, and Dej', a troubled musician, find themselves locked in a fragile and tense dynamic as they navigate, or rather fail to navigate, the weight of Dej's addiction. On a cold night in the studio, the band find themselves in a familiar, but ever so painful, situation. Dej's consta...

Cast

Ming Sorbach

Ming Sorbach

Elly

Kian Lawson-Khalili

Kian Lawson-Khalili

Dej'

Ella Conzen

Ella Conzen

Chris

Ludvig Munk

Ludvig Munk

Freddie

Emília Sousa Dias

Emília Sousa Dias

Alex

Neeltje Schleipen

Neeltje Schleipen

Mary

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into CANDLE BEARER (2025), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Elly, a former artist, and Dej', a troubled musician, find themselves locked in a fragile and tense dynamic as they navigate, or rather fail to navigate, the weight of Dej's addiction. On a cold night in the studio, the band find themselves in a familiar, but ever so painful, situation. Dej's constant intoxication and Elly's ongoing denial push bandmates to leave, cause songs to be abruptly cut short by drunken mishaps, and lead to empty promises being tossed around amid incomprehensible antics. Elly must decide whether taking a step forward, no matter who she might leave behind or how difficult that might actually be, is the right thing to do - if there even is, or ever has been, a 'right' thing to do for her. The internal struggle unfurls as Elly's night becomes one that could either mark a new beginning, or bring everything to an end.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of CANDLE BEARER. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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