Cannes Film Festival 2026 | Melbourne International Film Festival 2026 | Toronto International Film Festival 2026
Inspired by true events, based on Dexter Filkins' acclaimed New Yorker article, Atonement follows a former U.S. Marine who seeks forgiveness years after a split-second decision during the Iraq War devastates an Iraqi family. He begins an extraordinary journey to meet the survivors and face the consequences of his actions. Through his journey, the film explores deep human guilt, accountability and possibility of reconciliation, showing how the impacts of war continue to shape lives long after the fighting ends.
Reed Van Dyk is an American filmmaker, writer, editor and producer based in Los Angeles. His DeKalb Elementary, inspired by a real-life school incident, earned an Oscar nomination for the Best Live Action Short Film in 2018. His short film, Interior, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival 2018. He has previously won several awards at festivals including SXSW and Clermont-Ferrand.
Kavita Sharma Gandhi, Effar Films Distribution
