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Feb 25, 1989 · Under the Glacier: Directed by Guðný Halldórsdóttir. With Sigurður Sigurjónsson, Baldvin Halldórsson, Margrét Helga Jóhannsdóttir, Kristbjörg Kjeld. A hapless guy from the city visits an isolated Icelandic seaside settlement.
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- Comedy, Fantasy
- Guðný Halldórsdóttir
- 1989-02-25
Under the Glacier (Icelandic: Kristnihald undir Jökli) is a 1989 Icelandic drama film directed by Guðný Halldórsdóttir, based on her father's novel. The film was selected as the Icelandic entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 62nd Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.
In a film based on the novel by Halldór Laxness, an eager seminary student named Umbi (Sigurdur Sigurjonsson) is sent by the Bishop of Iceland to investigate Sera Jon Primus (Baldvin...
- Comedy
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- Sigurður Sigurjónsson
- Guðný Halldórsdóttir
- Umbi sf Magma Films Ltd
This is the story of a spiritual and physical odyssey, comic and strange, made by a young theological student sent to undertake an important investigation at Snæfell glacier. Beautiful, interesting, incredible cinema.
Directed by Guðný Halldórsdóttir. 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.
Under the Glacier is a 1989 Icelandic drama film directed by Guðný Halldórsdóttir, based on her father's novel. The film was selected as the Icelandic entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 62nd Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.
