In “The Sun Never Sets,” Joe Swanberg Strips Romance to Its Bones
- Posted on September 9, 2026
- By The New Yorker
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In brief
Joe Swanberg returns to feature filmmaking after a six-year hiatus with 'The Sun Never Sets,' a thought-provoking exploration of romantic relationships set against Alaska's unique landscape. The film deconstructs traditional love narrative conventions by examining a complex triangular dynamic through an intellectual lens, challenging viewers' assumptions about connection, commitment, and human desire. Swanberg's minimalist approach strips away conventional storytelling to expose the raw emotional core of modern romance.
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In “The Sun Never Sets,” Joe Swanberg Strips Romance to Its Bones
Joe Swanberg’s first feature in six years, “The Sun Never Sets,” turns a love triangle in Anchorage into a philosophical experiment.
