Hull Independent Cinema: Twinless

Dir James Sweeney | USA | 2025 | 100 mins | Rated 15 | English
After the death of his identical twin brother Rocky, Roman joins a bereavement group for people who’ve lost a twin. There he meets Dennis, another man suffering from a similar loss, and the two form an intense, co-dependent bond. But as their friendship deepens, cracks emerge and it becomes clear that Dennis is hiding dark secrets. A shocking revelation shatters trust and forces both men to confront grief, identity, and the consequences of building relationships on lies.Starring Dylan O’Brien, James Sweeney, Aisling Franciosi

AWARDS AND FESTIVALS
Seattle Int’l FF: Winner, Best Director; Nominee, Best Film
Sundance: Winner, US Drama Audience Award; Nominee, Drama Grand Jury Prize
FilmOut San Diego: Winner, Best Film, Actor, Director, Cinematography
Zurich FF: Nominee, Best Int’l Film

REVIEWS
“On just his second film, the gifted young Sweeney demonstrates a sophisticated sense of framing, pace and exquisitely uncomfortable dramatic tension, compounded by Jung-Jae Il’s anxious Philip Glass-like score.” Peter Debruge, Variety

“It’s extremely clever and full of surprises, and reinforces that writer, director, and co-star James Sweeney is a bold and refreshing filmmaker to watch.” Christy Lemire, RogerEbert.com