
Ævar Þór Benediktsson
Acting
Known For

A troubled police officer is forced back to her hometown. Confronting her abusive mother is inescapable but the discovery of a body changes everything. She's forced to search for a dangerous serial killer while stuck in a dark pit.
Black Sands

A doctor in early 19th-century Germany becomes infatuated with the sister of a man he unintentionally killed and bargains with the Devil incarnate to conjure their union in exchange for his soul.
Faust

Dr. Marcus, a renowned psychiatrist, has selected 6 severe mentally ill and dangerous patients from the Spring Valley Mental Hospital to interview as part of research for his new book. As Dr. Marcus interviews each patient, one by one the horrors they have committed begin to unfold. However, Dr. Marcus soon learns that there is one patient who ties them all together - Patient Seven.
Patient Seven

A widowed farmer begins a new life on her own terms by fighting against corruption and injustice in her community.
The County

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Jarðarförin mín

Ex-family man, avid womanizer, heavy-drinking, parliamentarian, Leifur, is forced to go into rehab by his political rival, following a well publicized art exhibition brawl. Full of denial, Leifur throws a party before checking in, but when it´s time to leave – very few do, turning the night into an adventure exclusively for those old enough to vote.
XL

After narrowly avoiding death an elderly man tries to organize his own wedding while the relationships of his loved ones seem to be crumbling all around him.
My Wedding

It's time to say goodbye for Benedikt, who seems to be going in peace, until he decides to live no matter what.
My Will

What lengths does a man go to hold on to love.
Undying Love

On Christmas Eve, an Icelandic family comes face to face with the Yule Cat, a ravenous creature of folklore hungry for those who didn't get clothes for Christmas.
Krampuss

A short film inspired by the story of an office clerk who sets out to lose himself. Looking at the forces that drive us beyond reason, the film explores the limits of man in nature and the consequences of getting what you want.
The Wild One

A simple sentence can turn your whole world upside down. In an effort to embrace his best friend's homosexuality, Arnar goes to ridiculous lengths, which can only end badly. It's a film about friendship, acceptance - and completely incompetent straight guys coming to terms with unexpected news.