Cast: Þröstur Leó Gunnarsson

Direction Rúnar Rúnarsson

Cast Auður Drauma Bachmann · Þorsteinn Bachmann · Kristín Davíðsdóttir · Benedikt Erlingsson

Synopsis Volcano (2011) follows the story of Hannes, an elderly man who has drifted away from his children over the years. After retiring and facing his wife's illness, he makes a concerted effort to mend his fractured relationships and seek forgiveness...

Direction Dagur Kári

Cast Tómas Lemarquis · Þröstur Leó Gunnarsson · Elín Hansdóttir · Anna Friðriksdóttir

Synopsis Noi the Albino (2003) follows the journey of a 17-year-old albino named Noi, who resides in a secluded fjord in northern Iceland. The narrative explores whether Noi is perceived as a village simpleton or a hidden genius. During the harsh...

Direction Ragnar Bragason

Cast Ingvar Eggert Sigurdsson · Thora Bjorg Helga · Þröstur Leó Gunnarsson · Sveinn Ólafur Gunnarsson

Synopsis Metalhead (2013) follows the journey of a young woman grappling with the loss of her brother, which has left her feeling trapped and unable to forge her own path. As she navigates her grief, she discovers a deep connection with...

Direction Baltasar Kormákur

Cast Ólafur Darri Ólafsson · Björn Thors · Thora Bjorg Helga · Stefán Hallur Stefánsson

Synopsis The Deep (2012) follows the harrowing true story of a fisherman who finds himself in a desperate battle for survival. After his vessel overturns in the icy waters off the southern coast of Iceland, he must endure the harsh elements...

Direction Óskar Jónasson

Cast Baltasar Kormákur · Ingvar Eggert Sigurdsson · Lilja Nótt Þórarinsdóttir · Þröstur Leó Gunnarsson

Synopsis Reykjavík-Rotterdam (2008) follows the story of Kristofer, a man whose life has been marked by a seemingly endless string of setbacks and misfortunes. Notably, he made a grave error during his time as a shipworker by attempting to smuggle alcohol,...

Direction Baltasar Kormákur

Cast Hilmir Snær Guðnason · Margrét Vilhjálmsdóttir · Laufey Elíasdóttir · Jóhann Sigurðarson

Synopsis White Night Wedding (2008) follows the journey of Jon, a university professor navigating life's complexities during a luminous summer night on the island of Flatey in Breidafjordur, western Iceland. This dramedy, known as "Brudguminn" in Icelandic, explores the joys and...

Direction Ragnar Bragason

Cast Ingvar Eggert Sigurdsson · Edda Arnljótsdóttir · Reine Brynolfsson · Brian Fitzgibbon

Synopsis Parents (2007) delves into the lives of three individuals grappling with personal and familial challenges. Oscar, a dentist, has been married for five years and shares his home with his wife and adopted children. Despite the outward appearance of a...

Direction Óskar Thór Axelsson

Cast Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson · Thor Kristjansson · Ágústa Eva Erlendsdóttir · Anna Gunndís Gudmundsdóttir

Synopsis I Remember You (2017) follows the journey of a young couple who relocate to a secluded, deserted village in Iceland with the intention of restoring an aged residence. Unbeknownst to them, the town harbors a sinister past that begins to...

Direction Óskar Thór Axelsson

Cast Ólafur Darri Ólafsson · Vivian Ólafsdóttir · Iain Glen · Jack Fox

Synopsis Operation Napoleon: Frozen Conspiracy (2023) follows a legal professional who is drawn into a global intrigue after being falsely implicated in a homicide. Her only path to survival involves unraveling the mystery surrounding an ancient German World War II aircraft,...

Direction Börkur Sigþórsson

Cast Þröstur Leó Gunnarsson · Björn Thors

Synopsis Support (S) (2008) follows the journey of a critically ill patient in an intensive care unit who, facing the inevitability of his condition, makes a bold decision to control his own destiny.

Direction Haukur Björgvinsson

Cast Jóhann Kristófer Stefánsson · Bríet Elfar · Nanna Kristín Magnúsdóttir · Alexandra Baldursdottir

Synopsis Heartless (S) (2021) follows the emotional journey of a young couple, Anna and Gunnar, residing in a unique society where individuals are paired with new spouses through a lottery system every seven years. The narrative delves into the couple's profound...

Direction Fridrik Thor Fridriksson

Cast Þröstur Leó Gunnarsson · Kristbjörg Kjeld · Steindór Hjörleifsson · Rúrik Haraldsson

Synopsis Flugthra (TV) (1989) is a captivating television film rooted in 17th-century Icelandic folklore. The story revolves around a young man who crafts wings for himself and soars above the Hvítá river. This extraordinary feat is perceived as the work of...

Direction Óskar Jónasson

Cast Ólafía Hrönn Jónsdóttir · Jóhann Sigurðarson · Ólafur Darri Ólafsson · Edda Björgvinsdóttir

Synopsis Pearls and Swine (1997) follows Lisa, who dreams of a relaxing cruise, while her husband, Finnbogi, devises a plan to earn extra money. He purchases a rundown bakery, and their fortunes seem to change when Karolina, a talented baker, agrees...

Direction Hilmar Oddsson

Cast Edda Heidrún Backman · Þröstur Leó Gunnarsson · Jóhann Sigurðarson

Synopsis The Beast (1986) follows the journey of Helgi, a young aspiring writer who returns to his childhood home with his girlfriend, Lára. During his stay, Helgi develops an inexplicable fixation on hunting a reindeer, a pursuit that consumes his thoughts...

Direction Örn Marino Arnarson · Thorkell Hardarson

Cast Þorsteinn Bachmann · Halldór Gylfason · Hilmir Snær Guðnason · Jóhann Sigurðarson

Synopsis The Last Fishing Trip (2020) follows a group of six companions who embark on their yearly fishing excursion, only to discover that escaping the responsibilities of home and work is more challenging than they anticipated. What initially seemed like a...

Direction Björn B. Björnsson

Cast Elva Ósk Ólafsdóttir · Þröstur Leó Gunnarsson · Anita Briem · Helgi Björnsson

Synopsis Cold Trail (2006) centers around a relentless tabloid journalist, Baldur, who will stop at nothing to uncover a gripping tale. A security guard meets his end in a seemingly accidental incident at a secluded and supposedly haunted dam nestled in...

Direction Hilmar Oddsson

Cast Þröstur Leó Gunnarsson · Ruth Olafsdottir · Winfried Wagner · Ulrich Tukur

Synopsis Tears of Stone (1995) delves into the life of the Icelandic composer Jón Leifs, who spent a significant portion of his life in Germany prior to World War II. The narrative commences in the 1930s, following his marriage to Annie,...

Direction Örn Marino Arnarson · Thorkell Hardarson

Cast Þorsteinn Bachmann · Edda Björg Eyjólfsdóttir · Halldóra Geirharðsdóttir · Þröstur Leó Gunnarsson

Synopsis The Very Last Fishing Trip (2022) follows a close-knit group of friends who embark on their yearly salmon fishing excursion to unwind in the tranquil countryside. The trip takes an unexpected turn when new members join the group, pushing everyone's...

Direction Þráinn Bertelsson

Cast Egill Ólafsson · Þórhallur Sigurðsson · Gudrun Gildottir · Jón Sigurbjörnsson

Synopsis Magnús (1989) centers around a 45-year-old attorney named Magnus, whose life takes an abrupt turn when he learns he has cancer. This revelation prompts him to reflect deeply on his existence, his loved ones, and the value of his life....

Direction Óskar Jónasson

Cast Sara Dögg Ásgeirsdóttir · Kjartan Guðjónsson · Þorsteinn Bachmann · Arndís Hrönn Egilsdóttir

Synopsis Pressa (TV Series) (2007) follows the gripping narrative of an Icelandic tabloid reporter whose relentless pursuit of stories frequently places her in perilous situations. The series delves into the high-stakes world of investigative journalism, where the quest for the truth...