Country: Iceland

Direction Anna Hildur Hildibrandsdottir

Synopsis A Song Called Hate (2020) delves into the story of the Icelandic band Hatari, known for their provocative antics. The documentary follows their journey as they prepare to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest in Israel, where they have a...

Direction Baltasar Kormákur · Börkur Sigþórsson · Óskar Thór Axelsson · Baldvin Zophoníasson

Cast Ólafur Darri Ólafsson · Ilmur Kristjánsdóttir · Ingvar Eggert Sigurdsson · Lilja Nótt Þórarinsdóttir

Synopsis Trapped (TV Series) (2015) is a gripping crime thriller set in Iceland. The narrative unfolds as a ferry, carrying 300 passengers from Denmark, arrives at a small Icelandic port just as a heavy snowstorm begins. The ferry is unable to...

Direction Baldvin Zophoníasson

Cast Lára Jóhanna Jónsdóttir · Álfrún Laufeyjardóttir · Gary Anthony Stennette · Elín Sif Halldórsdóttir

Synopsis Let Me Fall (2018) is a deeply moving and unsettling exploration of addiction, inspired by real-life accounts and conversations with families affected by substance abuse. The narrative unfolds over several decades, chronicling the lives of Stella and Magneav as they...

Direction Rúnar Rúnarsson

Cast Jón Sigurbjörnsson · Ólafía Hrönn Jónsdóttir · Sigurður Skúlason

Synopsis The Last Farm (S) (2004) is an Icelandic short film that delves into the life of an elderly man who is contemplating the future of his farm. The narrative revolves around the man's internal struggle and the hidden truth he...

Direction Ragnar Bragason

Cast Gísli Örn Garðarsson · Nína Dögg Filippusdóttir · Ólafur Darri Ólafsson · Andri Snær Magnasson

Synopsis Children (2006) follows Karitas, a single parent struggling to support her four kids. She's embroiled in a custody battle with her former spouse for their three daughters, while her 12-year-old son, Gudmund, faces severe bullying at school, pushing him towards...

Direction Dagur Kári

Cast Gunnar Jónsson · Ilmur Kristjánsdóttir · Margrét Helga Jóhannsdóttir · Sigurjón Kjartansson

Synopsis Virgin Mountain (2015) follows the life of Fúsi, a 43-year-old man whose existence is marked by a lack of self-awareness and direction. Working as an airport baggage handler, Fúsi's life is monotonous and unfulfilling, with his only passion being the...

Direction August Jakobsson

Cast Ari Eldjárn

Synopsis Ari Eldjárn: Pardon My Icelandic (2020) presents a hilarious English-language comedy special where Icelandic comedian Ari Eldjárn delves into the amusing aspects of Nordic rivalries, Hollywood's portrayal of Thor, the unpredictable nature of toddlers, and various other entertaining topics.

Direction Guðmundur Arnar Guðmundsson

Cast Birgir Dagur Bjarkason · Áskell Einar Pálmason · Viktor Benóný Benediktsson · Snorri Rafn Frímannsson

Synopsis Beautiful Beings (2022) follows the journey of a young teenager nurtured by his clairvoyant mother. When he takes in a bullied child, he integrates him into his circle of troubled peers, leading to a complex dynamic of friendship, acceptance, and...

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 Rúnar Rúnarsson

Cast Atli Oskar Fjalarsson · Hera Hilmar · Sigurdur Jakob Helgason · Thorunn Jakobsdóttir

Synopsis Two Birds (2 Birds) (S) (2008) unfolds over a single luminous summer evening, chronicling the transformation of a group of adolescents from innocence to maturity. The narrative centers around a shy young boy who harbors a typical schoolboy infatuation with...

Direction Ari Alexander Ergis Magnússon

Cast Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson · Barði Jóhannsson · Úlfur Eldjárn · Jóhann Jóhannsson

Synopsis Screaming Masterpiece (2005) delves into the vibrant and dynamic world of Iceland's thriving music landscape. This captivating documentary showcases some of the most gifted and renowned musicians that Iceland has to offer, providing an intimate look into their creative processes...

Direction Benedikt Erlingsson

Cast Halldóra Geirharðsdóttir · Jóhann Sigurðarson · Juan Camilo Roman Estrada · Jörundur Ragnarsson

Synopsis Woman at War (2018) follows the story of Halla, a woman who embarks on a personal crusade against the local aluminum industry. Driven by her deep love for the untouched Icelandic Highlands, she is willing to sacrifice everything to safeguard...

Direction Isold Uggadóttir

Cast Kristín Þóra Haraldsdóttir · Babetida Sadjo · Gunnar Jónsson · Patrik Nökkvi Pétursson

Synopsis And Breathe Normally (2018) unfolds on the rugged coast of Iceland’s Reykjanes peninsula, where the paths of two women from vastly different backgrounds converge unexpectedly. An Icelandic mother, grappling with personal struggles, and an asylum seeker from Guinea-Bissau find themselves...

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 Baldvin Zophoníasson

Cast Hera Hilmar · Thor Kristjansson · Ingvar Þórðarson · Sveinn Ólafur Gunnarsson

Direction Guðmundur Arnar Guðmundsson

Cast Baldur Einarsson · Blær Hinriksson · Gunnar Jónsson · Søren Malling

Synopsis Heartstone (2016) unfolds against the stark and breathtaking backdrop of Iceland's natural landscape, chronicling the evolving dynamics of friendship and love between two teenage boys. As one of them navigates the complexities of pursuing a romantic interest, the other grapples...

Direction Baltasar Kormákur

Cast Egill Ólafsson · Kôki · Palmi Kormákur · Masahiro Motoki

Synopsis Touch (2024) follows a man's extensive quest across decades and continents to reunite with his first love, who vanished half a century ago. As the sands of time slip away, he navigates a profound emotional odyssey, driven by the hope...

Direction Rúnar Rúnarsson

Cast Baldur Einarsson · Mikael Kaaber · Elín Sif Halldórsdóttir · Katla Njálsdóttir

Synopsis When the Light Breaks (2024) follows Una as she struggles with profound sorrow, concealing a hidden truth that prevents her from fully articulating her feelings. She must confront a series of daunting circumstances that envelop her life, testing her resilience...

Direction Fridrik Thor Fridriksson

Cast Gísli Halldórsson · Sigríður Hagalín · Baldvin Halldórsson · Björn Karlsson

Synopsis Children of Nature (1991) follows the journey of Thorgeir, an elderly man who is compelled to abandon his beloved rural home in Iceland and relocate to a senior care facility in Reykjavik. There, he encounters Stella, a childhood acquaintance. As...

Direction Grímur Hákonarson

Cast Sigurður Sigurjónsson · Theódór Júlíusson · Charlotte Bøving · Jon Benonysson

Synopsis Rams (2015) unfolds in the isolated landscapes of Iceland, where two brothers, Gummi and Kiddi, reside near each other, dedicating their lives to their sheep. Their family's sheep are renowned for their quality, and the brothers' prized rams, with their...