Lárus Ýmir Óskarsson
Directing
Known For
Betty, who dreams of love, refuses to put up with the rules and conventions of the time.
Längtans blåa blomma
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.
The Honour of the House
Centers on Georg Bjarnfreðarson, an over-educated know-it-all who has just been released from jail after a ten year sentence for manslaughter, but is still a prisoner of his own past.
Mr. Bjarnfreðarson
Two brothers meet again after a few years away from each other. Jerry has been in prison for petty crimes but has now decided to try to live honestly and build a family. Kiljan is a dreamer who lives a life of a bohemian.
The Frozen Leopard
Gunnar owns a car sale where he works everyday, and even lives there along with his two sons, and his ex-girlfriend.
The Beatle
A Swedish road movie about two mismatched women. The road leads to strange meetings and bizarre events and episodes.
Second Dance
After 15 years Pétur returns to Baddi's auto garage that is still located at the end of the world. Baddi lives there with his two children and worker. 15 years before terrible events occurred at the garage that forced Pétur to leave.
Rust
A group of Icelanders attend a course to search for their inner self.
And Björk of Course
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Ginklofinn
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Islande, Sur les Traces de la Démocratie
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Icelandic Churchmusic
Swan is an old man from the country. He comes alone to the city to get medical treatment. But the city is not welcoming. Nobody wants to have anything to do with him. Then he discovers that it might have to do with his clothes - if he just had clothes like those gentlemen he sees in the streets.
Swan
A film about Stalín not being here
Stalin is not here
Inspired by a poem by Lars Norén, By Herself is an oneiric film about a woman who lives alone and who comes home late one evening. Beautifully filmed, By Herself is a film that dwells on the mysteries of time, loneliness, and desire.
By Herself
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The Hungry Ghost
A documentary film about the painter Louisa Matthíasdóttir. In amongst the turmoil and agitation of downtown Manhattan, Lousia Matthíasdóttir focuses on the calm and serene Icelandic countryside.
Poet of Things, Painter of Memories
Bjössi, an eight year old living with his divorced mother reflects on the past when his father was still with them.
These blessed children
A TV movie based on the book by Birgir Sigurðsson
Day of Hope
A documentary about the Icelandic sculptor, Helgi Gíslason. The film shows Gíslason at work as he casts his sculptures in bronze using age old techniques.
Brazen Images
A couple are going through a divorce, but once one of their children gets injured they start taking care of it, and maybe each other also.