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Skytturnar (screenshot)
''White Whales'' (orig: Skytturnar ()) the third film directed by Icelandic director Friðrik Þór Friðriksson in 1987. Starring Eggert Guðmundsson, Þórarinn Óskar Þórarinsson, and Eggert Þorleifsson, this film features Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson, Sykurmolarnir, Bubbi Morthens, and MX-21 on the soundtrack. The film was selected as the Icelandic entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 60th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Cast * Eggert Guðmundsson * Þórarinn Óskar Þórarinsson * Harald G. Harladsson *Karl Guðmundsson *Auður Jónsdóttir * Eggert Þorleifsson *Helgi Björnsson * Guðbjörg Thoroddsen *Björn Karlsson * Hrönn Steingrímsdóttir * Þorsteinn Hannesson * Baldvin Halldórsson * Valdimar Flygenring * Briet Héðinsdóttir Plot The story starts when two experienced whalers decided to settle down in Reykjavík at the end of the whaling season. While the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Friðrik Þór Friðriksson
Friðrik Þór Friðriksson (born 12 May 1954; pronounced ), sometimes credited as Fridrik Thor Fridriksson, is an Icelandic film director and producer. Biography Fridriksson started his film making career with experimental films and documentaries in the early 1980s. In 1987, he founded The Icelandic Film Corporation that became Iceland's most important film production company. The company produces his films and works with other Icelandic directors as well as producers. His international reputation led the company to build a network of internationally well-established co-production partner companies, including Lars von Trier's Zentropa and Francis Ford Coppola's American Zoetrope. He made his debut as a film director with ''White Whales (film), Skytturnar'' (''White Whales'') in 1987. His second feature ''Children of Nature'' (1991) was nominated for an Academy Awards, Oscar as Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, Best Foreign Language Film (it was also Iceland's first ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Helgi Björnsson
Helgi Björnsson (born 10 July 1958), often referred to as Helgi Björns, is an Icelandic actor and pop/rock musician. He has released several albums with his own band Helgi Björns Og Reiðmenn Vindanna. He was also a lead vocalist for the Icelandic bands Grafík and for Síðan skein sól (also known as SSSól). Helgi was born in Ísafjörður. As an actor, he has appeared in films such as ''Hitler's Grave'' by Daryush Shokof in 2011. Discography Albums ;Solo *1997: ''Helgi Björns'' *2005: ''Yfir Esjuna'' *2011: ''...syngur íslenskar dægurperlur ásamt gestum'' *2014: ''Eru ekki allir sexý?'' (compilation) *2015: ''Veröldin er ný'' *2018: ''Ég stoppa hnöttinn með puttanum'' ;as Helgi Björns og Reiðmenn Vindanna *2008: ''Ríðum sem fjandinn'' *2010: ''Þú komst í hlaðið'' *2011: ''Ég vil fara upp í sveit'' ;in ''Grafík'' *1984: ''Get ég tekið cjens'' *1985: ''Stansað Dansað Öskrað'' ;with ''Síðan skein sól'' / SSSól *1989: ''Síðan Skein Sól'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Submissions To The 60th Academy Awards For Best Foreign Language Film
This is a list of submissions to the 60th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film. The Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film was created in 1956 by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to honour non-English-speaking films produced outside the United States. The award is handed out annually, and is accepted by the winning film's director, although it is considered an award for the submitting country as a whole. Countries are invited by the Academy to submit their best films for competition according to strict rules, with only one film being accepted from each country. For the 60th Academy Awards, thirty films were submitted in the category Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. The critically acclaimed ''Wings of Desire'', by Wim Wenders, submitted by West Germany, wasn't nominated, despite being one of the favourites. Indonesia submitted a film for the first time, and Cuba submitted a film for the first time in a decade. The Soviet Union submitted a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gramm (record Label)
Gramm was an Icelandic record label created by Ásmundur Jónsson and Einar Örn Benediktsson in 1981. Located in Reykjavík, Gramm’s first release was a 10-track 7" vinyl titled ''Tilf'' by Purrkur Pillnikk, a punk group led by Einar Örn. Besides releasing all Purrkur Pillnikk's records, Gramm also issued works of artists like the English experimental group Psychic TV, Björk's first band Tappi Tíkarrass and Kukl (featuring Björk and Einar Örn). Rock band Þeyr and punk groups such as Vonbrigði were also associated with Gramm. In 1987, Gramm went bankrupt. Ásmundur and some of the musicians who were playing in Kukl created Smekkleysa, which ultimately became Bad Taste, known worldwide by the Sugarcubes. See also * List of record labels * Gramm discography This is the discography of the defunct Icelandic record label Gramm. (*): ''Skytturnar'' was the soundtrack to the film directed by Friðrik Þór Friðriksson. It featured The Sugarcubes, Bubbi Morthens, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Skytturnar (soundtrack)
''Skytturnar'' is the soundtrack to the Icelandic film directed by Friðrik Þór Friðriksson in 1987. This 12" EP was released through the Gramm-label and was produced by Kjartan Kjartansson and the renowned Tómas Magnús Tómasson. The soundtrack includes several well known Icelandic artists such as Bubbi & MX-21, Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson and Sykurmolarnir (later known as The Sugarcubes) with the collaboration of Þór Eldon Jónsson (who would later join the band). The soundtrack EP includes four of the songs used in ''Skytturnar'', there were 14 different pieces of music used in the movie, mostly as coincidental music. The EP has never been reissued and is currently widely unavailable. Track listing Track notes *"Drekkin" is an Icelandic version of "Dragon", a song that appeared for the first time on The Sugarcubes’ debut album ''Life's Too Good'' in 1987. Credits Performers Side A: *"Skyttan": Bubbi Morthens - music and lyrics. Bubbi Morthens - vocals. MX-21 (Þors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reykjavík
Reykjavík ( ; ) is the capital and largest city of Iceland. It is located in southwestern Iceland, on the southern shore of Faxaflói bay. Its latitude is 64°08' N, making it the world's northernmost capital of a sovereign state. With a population of around 131,136 (and 233,034 in the Capital Region), it is the centre of Iceland's cultural, economic, and governmental activity, and is a popular tourist destination. Reykjavík is believed to be the location of the first permanent settlement in Iceland, which, according to Landnámabók, was established by Ingólfr Arnarson in 874 CE. Until the 18th century, there was no urban development in the city location. The city was officially founded in 1786 as a trading town and grew steadily over the following decades, as it transformed into a regional and later national centre of commerce, population, and governmental activities. It is among the cleanest, greenest, and safest cities in the world. History According to lege ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Whaler
A whaler or whaling ship is a specialized vessel, designed or adapted for whaling: the catching or processing of whales. Terminology The term ''whaler'' is mostly historic. A handful of nations continue with industrial whaling, and one, Japan, still dedicates a single factory ship for the industry. The vessels used by aboriginal whaling communities are much smaller and are used for various purposes over the course of the year. The ''whale catcher'' was developed during the age of steam, and then driven by diesel engines throughout much of the twentieth century. It was designed with a harpoon gun mounted at its bow and was fast enough to chase and catch rorquals such as the fin whale. At first, whale catchers either brought the whales they killed to a whaling station, a settlement ashore where the carcasses could be processed, or to its factory ship anchored in a sheltered bay or inlet. With the later development of the slipway at the ship's stern, whale catchers were able ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Skytturnar (screenshot)
''White Whales'' (orig: Skytturnar ()) the third film directed by Icelandic director Friðrik Þór Friðriksson in 1987. Starring Eggert Guðmundsson, Þórarinn Óskar Þórarinsson, and Eggert Þorleifsson, this film features Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson, Sykurmolarnir, Bubbi Morthens, and MX-21 on the soundtrack. The film was selected as the Icelandic entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 60th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Cast * Eggert Guðmundsson * Þórarinn Óskar Þórarinsson * Harald G. Harladsson *Karl Guðmundsson *Auður Jónsdóttir * Eggert Þorleifsson *Helgi Björnsson * Guðbjörg Thoroddsen *Björn Karlsson * Hrönn Steingrímsdóttir * Þorsteinn Hannesson * Baldvin Halldórsson * Valdimar Flygenring * Briet Héðinsdóttir Plot The story starts when two experienced whalers decided to settle down in Reykjavík at the end of the whaling season. While the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Valdimar Flygenring
Valdimar is a given name in Icelandic. Notable persons with that surname include: ;First name *Valdimar Bergstað (born 1989), Icelandic equestrian *Valdimar Briem (1848–1930), Icelandic poet, prelate, hymnwriter and translator *Valdimar Grímsson (born 1965), Icelandic handball player * Valdemar, King of Sweden (1239–1302), king in 1250–1275 (in Icelandic Valdimar Birgisson) ;Middle name *Kristjan Valdimar "Val" Bjornson, or Val Bjornson (1906-1987), American writer, newspaper editor, and politician ;Music * Valdimar (band), Icelandic musical group See also * Valdimarsson Valdimarsson is an Icelandic patronymic surname, literally meaning "son of Valdimar". It may refer to: *Hannibal Valdimarsson (1903–1991), Icelandic politician * Helgi Valdimarsson (born 1936), Icelandic scientist * Þórarinn Ingi Valdimarsson ( ... * Waldemar / Valdemar {{given name Icelandic masculine given names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Þorsteinn Hannesson
Þorsteinn is an Old Norse and Icelandic masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: *Þorsteinn Bachmann (born 1965), Icelandic actor *Þorsteinn Bjarnason (born 1957), Icelandic former professional footballer (goalkeeper) *Þorsteinn Eiríksson, the youngest son of Erik the Red *Þorsteinn Erlingsson (1858–1914), Icelandic poet *Þorsteinn frá Hamri (born 1938), Icelandic writer *Þorsteinn Gunnarsson (born 1940), Icelandic actor and architect *Þorsteinn Gylfason (1942–2005), Icelandic philosopher, translator, musician, poet, art enthusiast and intellectual *Þorsteinn J (full name Þorsteinn Jens Vilhjálmsson), an Icelandic television personality *Þorsteinn Pálsson Þorsteinn Pálsson (pronounced ; born 29 October 1947) served as prime minister of Iceland for the Independence Party (Iceland), Independence Party from 1987 to 1988.Reuters. "PM resigns over Iceland's economy crisis." Toronto Star. 18 Septembe ... (born 1947), Prime Minister of Iceland for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
