''Dramarama'' () is a 2001 Icelandic comedy-drama film directed by Inga Lísa Middleton,

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 ...

Ragnar Bragason Ragnar Bragason (born 15 September 1971) is an Icelandic film director, screenwriter and producer. Life and career Droplaug was born in Súðavík, Iceland. He is best known for his films '' Börn'' (''Children'') and ''Foreldrar'' (''Parents' ...

, Ásgrímur Sverrisson and Einar Thór Gunnlaugsson. It consists of five intertwined episodes, each made by a different director, set in Reykjavík during a power outage. The stories focus on a blind man, a pregnant girl, the driver of a hearse, two recently engaged lovers and a rock band. The film was produced by

Zik Zak Filmworks Zik Zak Filmworks is an Icelandic film production company based in Reykjavík. The company was founded in 1995 by Skúli Fr. Malmquist and Thorir S. Sigurjonsson. It produces feature films, documentaries, and shorts. Filmography * ''Last and Fi ...

with support from the Icelandic Film Fund. The film was released in Iceland on 19 January 2001. It was nominated for the

Edda Award The Edda Award is an accolade bestowed annually by the Icelandic Film and Television Academy, and is the most prominent film and television award in Iceland, awarded annually in February. The ''Edda'' has awarded for outstanding work in various ca ...

for best film, screenplay and supporting actor (Björn J. Friðbjörnsson).

Segments

* "Aumingjaskápurinn" - directed by

* "Líkið í lestinni" - directed by

* "Mömmuklúbburinn" - directed by Inga Lísa Middleton * "Heimsyfirráð eða bleyjuskiptingar" - directed by Ásgrímur Sverrisson * "Guð hrapar úr vélinni" - directed by Einar Thor Gunnlaugsson

Cast

* Björn J. Friðbjörnsson as Ívar * Inga Maria Valdimarsdóttir as Ívar's girlfriend * Henrik Baldvin Björnsson as the ghost *

Megas Magnús Þór Jónsson (born 7 April 1945), better known by the stage name Megas, is a vocalist, songwriter, and writer who is well known in his native Iceland. Interest in music Being an admirer of Elvis Presley, Megas welcomed the arrival of ...

as the voice of conscience * Ingvar Eggert Sigurðsson as Sölvi *

Hafdís Huld Hafdís Huld Þrastardóttir (; born 22 May 1979), known simply as Hafdís Huld, is an Icelandic singer and actress. She began her musical career as a member of the electronic band GusGus in 1995 and left the group in 1999. Hafdís made her sol ...

as Silja * Álfrún Örnólfsdóttir as Tóta * Guðrún María Bjarnadóttir as Birna * Ragnheiður Steindórsdóttir as Steinka * Guðrún Gísladóttir as Tóta's mother * Ari Gunnar Þorsteinsson as Tóta's brother * Sverrir Bollason as cute boy #1 * Markús Bjarnason as cute boy #2 *

Edda Björgvinsdóttir Guðbjörg Edda Björgvinsdóttir (born 13 September 1952), better known as Edda Björgvinsdóttir, is an Icelandic actress, comedian, writer, director and motivational speaker. She is best known for playing the title role of the 1986 comedy c ...

as Hanna * Eggert Þorleifsson as Albert

References

External links

''Dramarama''
at the production company's website 2001 comedy-drama films 2001 films Icelandic anthology films Films directed by Dagur Kári Films directed by Ragnar Bragason Films set in Iceland 2000s Icelandic-language films Icelandic comedy-drama films {{Iceland-film-stub