Rúrik Haraldsson
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Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: January 14, 1926
Deathday: January 23, 2003
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In the Shadow of the Raven
1988-10-28
In the Shadow of the Raven
Overview: Trausti returns to Iceland just in time to be entangled in a family feud over a stranded whale-cadaver. His mother (the family head) is mortally wounded and Grim kills Erikur; the other clan leader. Isold, daughter of Erikur now takes his place. Isold and Trausti are attracted to each other, but Isold was promised to Hjoerleifur - the son of the Bishop (of Iceland) and his powerful wife. However, Isold has a plan...
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: is
Release Date: 1988-10-28
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Old Spice
1999-09-23
Old Spice
Overview: There is an old barbershop in the center of town. This is where Einar has cut hair for half a century or so. He has seen good times and bad times but independent from contemporary tendencies, he has always maintained his own style, but in recent years he has had to deal with the inevitable, his customers grow older, and one by one they slowly disappear. One day they simply don’t show up for their scheduled haircut. But what happens when one of his customers keeps coming after he is dead.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: is
Release Date: 1999-09-23
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A Policeman's Life
1985-12-21
A Policeman's Life
Overview: Löggulíf is the third movie in the "-life" trilogy of knockabout comedies about the cheeky lads Thor and Danni. The others are New Life and Pastoral Life.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: is
Release Date: 1985-12-21
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Movie Days
1994-06-30
Movie Days
Overview: This Icelandic tale, loosely based on the real-life experiences of director Fridrik Fridriksson tells the saga of a boyhood spent in Iceland in the 1960s.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: is
Release Date: 1994-06-30
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Cool Jazz and Coconuts
1985-03-16
Cool Jazz and Coconuts
Overview: The actress is to produce a play with the local amateur group and old romantic flames are rekindled. At the same time an American army unit is making experiments with a new and powerful energy source in the vicinity, promising the community a prosperous future.
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: is
Release Date: 1985-03-16
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The Honour of the House
1999-10-08
The Honour of the House
Overview: A hypocritical and selfish older sister holds power over her younger, unselfish and humanitarian sister by hiding the shame of her younger sister's pregnancy, with the purpose of upholding the aristocratic status of their name and household. Or that is what we are told, because underneath the facade, is a story of two sisters, who have had intimacy with the same man.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: is
Release Date: 1999-10-08
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Stella Runs for Office
2002-12-26
Stella Runs for Office
Overview: Stella and Salomon run a business together, framkoma.is. Salomon is hired by Anton Skúlason, pilot, to beautify and transform a village, that he owns. Stella stays in the town and starts teaching politicians how to act for the coming elections. By accident Stella gets involved with the Centrum party, the main rival of the Central party, and before she knows it she's head over heals in politics.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: is
Release Date: 2002-12-26
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Regína
2001-12-26
Regína
Overview: Regína is 10 years old. Her mother, Margrét, works at a home for the elderly and her father is dead. The story begins one sunny summer morning when kids are leaving for the summer camp and Regína has been told she cannot go. While alone at home killing time she discovers her gift, which is hypnotizing singing. Her friend Pétur shows his talent for finding words that rhyme and together they increase the power of singing.
Genres: Family
Original Language: is
Release Date: 2001-12-26
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Under the Glacier
1989-02-25
Under the Glacier
Overview: Our hero is Umbi (an acronym for emissary of the bishop), sent by him to undertake an important investigation at Snæfell-glacier. In particular he is to look into the conduct and behavior of Jón Prímus, the old pastor at Snæfell. Fantastic rumors are rife: amongst other things it is said that a corpse is lodged in the glacier! Armed with his tape recorder and notebook, Umbi embarks upon his mission. He tries to question the weird locals, a weird lot, but gets evasive answers. Slowly he is dragged into a quagmire of strange happenings and his efforts to understand only make him confused. If at the beginning he is a chipper, a mere device, by the end of the story he is inextricably involved, a committed participant in the bizarre events.
Genres: Comedy Fantasy
Original Language: is
Release Date: 1989-02-25
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The Crimson Sunset
1977-05-30
The Crimson Sunset
Overview: Two city folk go on a trip to deserted villages around the country, laden with spirits, guns, and other ammunition. The trip is intended as an outing in nature, but quickly the journey turns into pure horror.
Genres: Crime Mystery Horror TV Movie
Original Language: is
Release Date: 1977-05-30
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Children of Nature
1991-08-01
Children of Nature
Overview: An elderly couple leave their retirement home to make one last journey back to their home in the Western Fjords.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: is
Release Date: 1991-08-01
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Angels of the Universe
2000-01-01
Angels of the Universe
Overview: The story of an Icelandic man and his slow descent into madness. Along his journey he meets Dagný, the initial cause of his breakdown. Other people he meets in the asylum have been committed for various reasons, such as signing cheques for Adolf Hitler and, believing themselves to be writing songs for the Beatles and telepathically transmitting to the band.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: is
Release Date: 2000-01-01
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Ghost Story
1985-02-14
Ghost Story
Overview: A young student starts working as a night watchman in the Icelandic TV-house which is supposed to be haunted. Together with a make-up girl working there, he pretends to be a red-haired ghost. But what started out as a joke, soon becomes no laughing matter.
Genres: Drama Horror Thriller TV Movie
Original Language: is
Release Date: 1985-02-14
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Story of a Child
1990-01-01
Story of a Child
Overview: A woman arrives to Iceland and decides to travel into the country with her daughter to take one last look into her past.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: is
Release Date: 1990-01-01
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Rainbows End
1983-04-03
Rainbows End
Overview: Rainbow’s End tells the story of inter-generational family conflict. Is a haunting work that remains as affecting and original today as when it was first released.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: is
Release Date: 1983-04-03
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Sjómaðurinn, spákonan, blómasalinn, skóarinn, málarinn og Sveinn
1991-12-01
Sjómaðurinn, spákonan, blómasalinn, skóarinn, málarinn og Sveinn
Overview: No plot synopsis found anywhere online.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: is
Release Date: 1991-12-01
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Victory
1976-05-23
Victory
Overview: Tells the story of the last day in the life of a dictator who knows that this time he won't be victorious.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: is
Release Date: 1976-05-23
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The Viking Sagas
1995-08-03
The Viking Sagas
Overview: The film chronicles a long-ago time when men relied not on their intellect to make points, but on their swords. A mythical warrior ('Ralf Moeller (I)') wanders the snow-capped landscapes of the North territories on an arduous quest for vengeance. Amid nobles and schemers, saints and brutes, and lovers and fools, this Viking swings his sword for his family's honor, his beloved's hand, and the very survival of his pitiless culture.
Genres: Action Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-08-03
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