Project Detail

The Dance

Synopsis

1913 - A remote island in the middle of the roaring Atlantic hosts a wedding. The beautiful Sirsa has decided to try and forget her true love, the wild and romantic Ivar, choosing instead to marry Harald, son of the most important family on the island. While Ivar and Harald battle for Sirsa's affections, the colourful assortment of guests dance the rhythmic and hypnotic Faroese dance, only breaking from their merriment for a shipwreck, looters, a close encounter with the devil and the disappearance of the bride.

Details

Year
1999
Type of project
Features
Running time
87 mins
Format
35mm
Director
Ágúst Gudmundsson
Producer
Andy Paterson, Erik Crone, Dschingis Bowakon
Co-Producer
Andy Paterson, Erik Crone, Dschingis Bowakon
Director of Photography
Ernie Vincze BSc
Principal cast
Pálína Jónsdóttir, Dofri Hermannsson, Baldur T. Hreinsson, Gunnar Helgason
Screen Writers
Ágúst Gudmundsson/Kristín Atladóttir

Genre

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Ísfilm c/o The Works 4 Great Portland Street London W1W 8QJ Tel: 020 7612 1080 Fax: 020 7612 1081

Sales Company

The Works as above

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