The 7th Edda Awards were held on 13 November 2005 at Nordica Hótel in

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. The Awards were hosted by actor Þorsteinn Guðmundsson and was broadcast live on

RÚV Ríkisútvarpið (RÚV) (pronounced or ) ( en, 'The Icelandic National Broadcasting Service') is Iceland's national public-service broadcasting organization. Operating from studios in the country's capital, Reykjavík, as well as regional cent ...

. As in previous years, the public was able to cast their votes online. The Icelandic Film and Television Academy had 70% say in the results and the public 30%. Except for the Best Television Personality where the public had 100% say in the results. This year a total of 53 people were nominated for Best Television Personality. This year also marked the first time the members of the academy were able to submit their votes online. This was done through a special email service. The film ''

Voksne Mennesker ''Dark Horse'' ( da, Voksne mennesker) is a 2005 Danish-Icelandic film directed by Dagur Kári, about a young man, his best friend, and a girl. It was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2005 Cannes Film Festival. Cast and charact ...

'', directed by

Dagur Kári Dagur Kári (born Dagur Kári Pétursson; 12 December 1973) is an Icelandic film director. Early life and education He was born in Paris, France, to Icelandic parents. The family returned to Iceland when he was 3 years old. After attending loca ...

was nominated in five categories and won 4 awards.

Magnús Scheving Magnús Örn Scheving (; born 10 November 1964) is an Icelandic writer, entrepreneur, television producer, actor and athlete. He is the creator, director, and star of the children's television show '' LazyTown'', in which he also portrayed th ...

's '' LazyTown'' was also nominated in 5 categories but only won one award.

Silvía Night Silvía Night ( is, Silvía Nótt) is a fictional, satirical character on (''The Silvia Night Show''), an Icelandic comedy show of the television channel Skjár einn. The character was invented by Gaukur Úlfarsson and Ágústa Eva Erlendsdót ...

was prominent as always and did not shy away from the attention on the award night. She was nominated in two categories and won both. One of those awards was the Best Television Personality which was chosen online by the Icelandic public.

New Categories

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Motivation Award

Results

The nominees and winners were: (Winners highlighted in bold)

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* ''

One Point O ''Paranoia: 1.0'' (originally ''One Point O'', also known as ''1.0'', ''One Point Zero'', ''Version 1.0'', and ''Virus 1.0'') is a 2004 cyberpunk dystopian horror mystery written and directed by Jeff Renfroe and Marteinn Thorsson. The film is a Ka ...

'', directed by Marteinn Þórsson & Jeff Renfroe * ''

Strákarnir okkar ''Eleven Men Out'' ( is, Strákarnir okkar ) is comedy drama directed by Róbert Ingi Douglas. The film participated in the Toronto International Film Festival (2005), the Berlin International Film Festival (2006), and the Hawaii International F ...

'', directed by

Róbert Ingi Douglas Róbert Ingi Douglas (born 4 June 1973, in Reykjavík) is an Icelandic film director, screenwriter and cinematographer who made his feature film debut with ''Íslenski draumurinn'' (2000). That film became a sleeper hit in the summer of 2000 becom ...

* ''

'', directed by

Dagur Kári Pétursson Dagur may refer to: * Daur people, or dagur, an ethnic group in northeastern China ** Dagur language * Dagur (name), an Icelandic male given name * Dagur, a fictional character in TV series ''DreamWorks Dragons'' See also * * Dagr, the personific ...

Best Director Best Director is the name of an award which is presented by various film, television and theatre organizations, festivals, and people's awards. It may refer to: Film awards * AACTA Award for Best Direction * Academy Award for Best Director * BA ...

Ólafur Jóhannesson Ólafur Jóhannesson (1 March 1913 – 20 May 1984) was the prime minister of Iceland for the Progressive Party on two occasions. He was a member of the Progressive Party, serving as party chairman during the 1970s. Career Ólafur was educat ...

, for '' Africa United'' *

, for ''

'' * Marteinn Þórsson & Jeff Renfroe, for ''

'' Best Actor/Actress *

Björn Hlynur Haraldsson Björn Hlynur Haraldsson (born 8 December 1974) is an Icelandic actor and director. Björn was born in Reykjavík, Iceland, and graduated from the Icelandic Arts Academy in 2001. He co-founded the theatre company Vesturport the same year. In spri ...

, for '' Reykjavíkurnætur'' * Guðlaug Elísabet Ólafsdóttir, for '' Stelpurnar'' *

Ilmur Kristjánsdóttir Ilmur Kristjánsdóttir (born 19 March 1978) is an Icelandic actress, screenwriter and politician. She is known for her role as Hinrika in the Icelandic TV series '' Trapped''. Early life Ilmur was born in Reykjavík, Iceland in 1978 to paren ...

, for '' Stelpurnar'' *

Nicolas Bro Nicolas Bro (born 16 March 1972) is a Danish actor born in Copenhagen, Denmark. Background Bro grew up in a family of actors; his mother is Danish actress :da:Helle Hertz, Helle Hertz and father is the actor :da:Christoffer Bro, Christoffer Br ...

, for ''

'' * Þórunn Clausen, for '' Reykjavíkurnætur'' Best Supporting Actor/Actress *

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 Icela ...

, for ''

'' *

Jón Atli Jónasson Jón Atli Jónasson (born 1972 in Reykjavík) is an Iceland Iceland ( is, Ísland; ) is a Nordic island country in the North Atlantic Ocean and in the Arctic Ocean. Iceland is the most sparsely populated country in Europe. Iceland's ca ...

, for ''

'' *

Pálmi Gestsson Pálmi Gestsson (born 2 October 1957) is an Icelandic actor and voice actor. He is known for the long-running Icelandic sketch group ''Spaugstofan'' which he co-created. Among his voice acting is the Icelandic voice of Shere Khan in ''The Jungle ...

, for ''

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'' *

Víkingur Kristjánsson Víkingur Kristjánsson (born 26 March 1972) is an Icelandic actor and screenwriter. He is known for '' Trapped'', '' The Valhalla Murders'', '' Vegferð'', ''Réttur'' and ''Ríkið''. He was one of the founders of the theatre group Vesturpor ...

, for '' Reykjavíkurnætur'' *

Þorsteinn Bachmann Þorsteinn Bachmann (born 25 October 1965) is an Icelandic actor. He is known for his role as Móri in ''Life in a Fishbowl''. In 2015 he won an Edda Award for that same role. Early life Þorsteinn grew up in the Fossvogur area of Reykjavík, ...

, for ''

Best Screenplay Best or The Best may refer to: People * Best (surname), people with the surname Best * Best (footballer, born 1968), retired Portuguese footballer Companies and organizations * Best & Co., an 1879–1971 clothing chain * Best Lock Corporatio ...

, for '' Africa United'' *

& Rune Schjott, for ''Voksne Mennesker'' * Mark Velenti &

, for '' LazyTown'' Best Documentary * '' Rithöfundur með myndavél'' * '' Ragnar í Smára'' * '' Africa United'' * '' Undir stjörnuhimni'' * '' Gargandi snilld'' Best Short * '' Töframaðurinn'' * '' Þröng sýn'' * '' Ég missti næstum vitið'' Best Editing or Cinematography * Bergsteinn Björgúlfsson, for cinematography in '' Gargandi Snilld'' * Sveinn M. Sveinsson &

Ragnar Axelsson Ragnar Guðni Axelsson (born 6 March 1958), also known as RAX, is an Icelandic photographer.LazyTown'' Best Visual Design * Eggert Ketilsson, for set design in ''

'' *

& Guðmundur Þór Kárason, for puppeteering in '' LazyTown'' * María Ólafsdóttir & Guðrún Lárusdóttir for costuming in '' LazyTown'' Best Sound & Music * Bradley L. North, Byron Wilson, Ann Scibelli, for sound in ''

'' * Slow Slow, for music in ''

'' * Hallur Ingólfsson, for music in '' Töframaðurinn'' Best Television Program (staged) * '' LazyTown'' * '' Stelpurnar'' * '' Danskeppnin'' Best Entertainment in Television * '' Idol – Stjörnuleit II'' (Idol Starsearch) * ''Sjáumst með Silvíu Nótt'' * ''Það var lagið'' Best Television Program * '' Fólk með Sirrý'' * '' Í brennidepli'' * '' Sjálfstætt fólk'' * '' Einu sinni var…'' * '' Útlínur''

Best Music Video The Grammy Award for Best Music Video is an honor presented at the Grammy Awards, a ceremony that was established in 1958 and originally called the Gramophone Awards, to performers, directors, and producers of quality short form music videos. Hon ...

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- Whatever, directed by Gísli Darri Halldórsson *

Bang Gang Bang Gang is a downtempo band from Iceland founded by songwriter and producer Barði Jóhannsson (see also Lady & Bird). The band was formed in 1996, in Barði’s hometown of Reykjavík. Bang Gang were initially a surf band but it moved into ...

- Find What You Get, directed by Árni Þór Jónsson * 70mínútur vs

Quarashi Quarashi is an Icelandic rap rock band from Reykjavík, Iceland. The group consists of rappers Hössi Ólafsson (later replaced by Egill Olafur Thorarensen), Ómar Örn Hauksson, Steinar Orri Fjeldsted, and Sölvi Blöndal (who also acted as p ...

- Crazy Bastard, directed by Sam&Gun Best Television Personality * Arnar Björnsson * Arnar Gauti * Auddi ( Auðunn Blöndal) * Birta (Þóra Sigurðardóttir) * Bjarni Þór Grétarsson * Brynhildur Ólafsdóttir * Brynja Þorgeirsdóttir *

Bubbi Morthens 260 px, Bubbi Morthens, Laugardalsvöllur, Iceland (2007) Bubbi Morthens (full name ''Ásbjörn Kristinsson Morthens''; born 6 June 1956) is an Icelandic-Danish-Norwegian singer and songwriter. Aside from a lengthy solo career, he has been a me ...

* Edda Andrésdóttir *

Egill Helgason Egill Helgason (born 9 November 1959) is an Icelandic journalist and television presenter. Biography Egill Helgason began his career in journalism in print media, in newspapers such as ''Tíminn'' and ''Helgarpósturinn''. He studied journalism ...

Elín Hirst Elín Stefánsdóttir Hirst (born 4 September 1960) is an Icelandic politician, and a former member of the Althing from 2013 to 2016. Elín is a former journalist, television personality, published author, documentary filmmaker and anchor. She w ...

* Elín María Björnsdóttir * Eva María Jónsdóttir * Eyrún Magnúsdóttir * Felix Bergsson * Gísli Einarsson * Guðjón Guðmundsson *

Guðmundur Steingrímsson Guðmundur Steingrímsson (born 28 October 1972) is an Icelandic politician. He is the son and grandson of former Icelandic Prime Ministers Steingrímur Hermannsson and Hermann Jónasson. Career Guðmundur was a member of the Althing for Southwe ...

Guðni Bergsson Guðni Bergsson (born 21 July 1965) is an Icelandic former professional footballer and former president of the Icelandic Football Association from 2017 to 2021. As a player, he was a defender who notably played in the Premier League for Tott ...

* Hálfdán Steinþórsson * Heiðar Jónsson * Heimir Karlsson * Hemmi Gunn (

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) * Hörður Magnússon * Inga Lind Karlsdóttir * Jóhanna Vigdís Hjaltadóttir * Jóhanna Vilhjálmsdóttir * Jói (

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) * Jón Ársæll Þórðarsson * Jónatan Garðarsson * Kristján Kristjánsson * Magga Stína * Margrét Sigfúsdóttir * Nadia Banine *

Ómar Ragnarsson Ómar Þorfinnur Ragnarsson (born 16 September 1940) is an Icelandic environment activist and former entertainer, news reporter and rally driver. Born in Reykjavík, Ómar began acting on stage at the age of 12 and started his career as a stand-u ...

Páll Magnússon Páll Magnússon (born 17 June 1954) is the former director of RÚV, the National Icelandic Broadcasting Service. He has worked in the media for many years and was formerly executive news editor and president of Stöð 2. He was also one of Sjón ...

* Pétur Jóhann Sigfússon *

Ragnhildur Steinunn Jónsdóttir Ragnhildur Steinunn Jónsdóttir (born 29 April 1981) is an Icelandic actress and television presenter who is the assistant director of RÚV, the Icelandic national broadcaster. She is a former Miss Iceland. Life and career Ragnhildur was born K ...

* Reynir Hjálmarsson * Siggi Stormur (Sigurður Ragnarsson) * Sigmar Guðmundsson * Silvía Nótt * Simmi (

Sigmar Vilhjálmsson Sigmar Vilhjálmsson (born 3 January 1977 in Egilsstaðir, Iceland), nicknamed Simmi, is an Icelandic TV host. He is the son of Vilhjálmur Einarsson, silver medallist of the 1956 Summer Olympics in triple jump. Sigmar is one of two hosts in th ...

) * Sirrý (Sigríður Arnardóttir) * Svanhildur Hólm * Svavar Örn Svavarsson * Sveppi (Sverrir Þór Sverrisson) * Valdimar Örn Flygenring * Vala Matt (Valgerður Matthíasdóttur) * Villi Naglbítur (Vilhelm Anton Jónsson) * Þóra Tómasdóttir * Þórhallur Gunnarsson * Þórunn Högna

Motivation Award * Elvar Gunnarson and his shortfilm '' Hið ljúfa líf'' Honorary Award

Vilhjálmur Hjálmarsson Vilhjálmur Hjálmarsson (20 September 1914 – 14 July 2014) was an Icelandic politician and former minister. External links Non auto-biography of Vilhjálmur Hjálmarsson on the parliament website 1914 births 2014 deaths Vilhjal ...

, a former politician on the board of education, for hiss efforts in creating the Icelandic film fund in 1978.

External links

Edda Awards
official website
Edda Awards 2005 Photo Gallery at mbl.is

References

{{Edda Awards Edda Awards 2005 film awards