Embers
As of October 2, 2026, Embers is a feature film that is in post-production. Eight production companies are attached, including Serendipity Point Films, Potboiler Productions and Beta Film. Attached are casting director Nina Gold; director István Szabó; writer Christopher Hampton; and producers Robert Lantos, Tibor Krsko and 2 others. It was scheduled to start shooting in Budapest, Hungary in April 2026. Production List last updated this listing on October 2, 2026.
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Project Summary
Embers is a period drama now in production in Budapest, Hungary, directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker István Szabó. The film stars Ralph Fiennes as Henrik and Viggo Mortensen as Konrad, two former friends who reconnect decades after Konrad's mysterious disappearance. Christopher Hampton adapted the screenplay from Sándor Márai's acclaimed novel, which he previously adapted for the West End stage. The production reunites Szabó with his Sunshine and Being Julia producer Robert Lantos and Sunshine star Fiennes, and marks another collaboration between Lantos and Mortensen following Eastern Promises. Charlotte Rampling, Katherine Langford, Louis Hofmann, Gijs Blom, Evelyne Brochu, and Jonah Russell round out the cast. The international co-production brings together Serendipity Point Films (Canada), HGO Films (Hungary), and Potboiler Productions (UK), with backing from MTVA, Beta Film, RAI Cinema, Bell Media, and CBC Films. Principal photography began in April 2026. Embankment Films is handling international sales ahead of the Cannes market in May.
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Cast & Crew
Directing
| Director | István Szabó |
Writing
| Writer | Christopher Hampton |
Production
| Producer | Robert Lantos |
| Producer | Tibor Krsko |
| Producer | Ari Lantos |
| Producer | Laura Lanktree |
Sound & Music
| Composer | Mychael Danna |
Art Department
| Production Designer | Attila F. Kovacs |
Camera & Lighting
| Cinematographer | Dániel Garas |
Costume, Hair & Makeup
| Costume Designer | Bea Merkovits |
Post-Production
| Editor | David Wharnsby |
Casting
| Casting Director | Nina Gold |
Contact details for each person listed are on file and available to members.
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Source: Production List, published by the Film & Television Industry Alliance. Cite this page as https://www.productionlist.com/production/embers (last updated Oct 2, 2026).