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Nýtt Líf
''Nýtt Líf'' (, English: ''New Life'') is an Cinema of Iceland, Icelandic film directed by Þráinn Bertelsson and released in 1983. The film is a comedy shot in the Vestmannaeyjar, Westman Islands and stars Eggert Þorleifsson and Karl Ágúst Úlfsson, among others. The music features several musicians including the band Tappi Tíkarrass (of which Björk was a member), which contributed the songs "Sperglar" and "Kukl" (a.k.a. "Seiður"). Synopsis The film is the first of three about the misadventures of two friends, Þór and Danni. Two friends working at a restaurant get fired from their jobs and after seeing an advertisement for the fishing industry of the Westman Islands, decide to go there and make some money. The islands become a perfect setting for many funny and strange situations, especially after word gets around that the two are spies from the Ministry of Fisheries. Cast Karl Ágúst Úlfsson: Daníel Ólafsson. Eggert Þorleifsson: Þór Magnússon. Runólfur Dag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Þráinn Bertelsson
Þráinn Bertelsson (born 30 November 1944) is an Icelandic film director, writer, politician, journalist and newspaper editor. He moved into politics during the 2008–2012 Icelandic financial crisis, and was elected a member of the Althing in 2009, initially for the Citizens' Movement (Iceland), Citizens' Movement. He later left the party to become an independent Member of parliament, MP, before joining the Left-Green Movement, which he currently represents. Film production Þráinn has written, directed and produced seven feature films. His 1981 film ''Jón Oddur & Jón bjarni (film), Jón Oddur & Jón Bjarni'' (English title: ''The Twins'') won a Silver Award at the 1982 Giffoni Film Festival.Þráinn Bertelsson: Verðlaun og viðurkenningar Bókmen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elva Ósk Ólafsdóttir
Elva may refer to: Places *Elva, Estonia, town in Tartu County, Estonia *Elva Parish, municipality in Estonia *Elva (river), a river in Estonia * Elva, Illinois, unincorporated community in DeKalb County, Illinois, United States *Elva, Manitoba, unincorporated community in the Rural Municipality of Arthur, Manitoba, Canada * Elva, Piedmont, ''comune'' in the Province of Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy People * Elva Bett (1918–2016), New Zealand artist, art historian and art gallery director * Elva A. George (c.1876–1953), American dietitian * Elva Goulbourne (born 1980), Jamaican long jumper *Elva Hsiao (born 1979), Taiwanese singer * Elva R. Kendall (1893–1968), American politician * Mrs. Elva Miller (1907–1997), American singer *Elva Nampeyo (1926–1985), American studio potter * Elva Ni (born 1987), Hong Kong actress, model, television presenter, and yoga instructor * Elva (cognomen), branch of the ancient Roman Aebutia family ** Lucius Aebutius Elva (died 463 BC), Roman Republ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1980s Icelandic-language Films
__NOTOC__ Year 198 (CXCVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Sergius and Gallus (or, less frequently, year 951 ''Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 198 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire *January 28 ** Publius Septimius Geta, son of Septimius Severus, receives the title of Caesar. **Caracalla, son of Septimius Severus, is given the title of Augustus. China *Winter – Battle of Xiapi: The allied armies led by Cao Cao and Liu Bei defeat Lü Bu; afterward Cao Cao has him executed. By topic Religion * Marcus I succeeds Olympianus as Patriarch of Constantinople (until 211). Births * Lu Kai, Chinese official and general (d. 269) * Quan Cong, Chinese general and advisor (d. 249) Deaths * Li Jue, Chinese warlord and re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Icelandic Comedy Films
Icelandic refers to anything of, from, or related to Iceland and may refer to: *Icelandic people *Icelandic language *Icelandic orthography *Icelandic cuisine See also * Icelander (other) * Icelandic Airlines, a predecessor of Icelandair * Icelandic horse, a breed of domestic horse * Icelandic sheep, a breed of domestic sheep * Icelandic Sheepdog, a breed of domestic dog * Icelandic cattle, a breed of cattle * Icelandic chicken The Icelandic chicken is a type of chicken from Iceland. Called ''íslenska hænan'' (, Icelandic chicken), ''Haughænsni'' (, pile chicken) or ''landnámshænan'' (, hen of the settlers) in the Icelandic language. They are a landrace fowl which ..., a breed of chicken {{disambig Language and nationality disambiguation pages ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1983 Films
The following is an overview of events in 1983 in film, including the highest-grossing films, award ceremonies and festivals, a list of films released and notable deaths. Highest-grossing films (U.S.) The top ten 1983 released films by box office gross in North America are as follows: Events *February 11 - The Rolling Stones concert film '' Let's Spend the Night Together'' opens in New York City. *May 25 - '' Return of the Jedi'', the final installment in the original '' Star Wars'' trilogy, is released. Like the previous films, it goes on to become the highest-grossing film of the year. * Academy Award winner Nicole Kidman makes her film debut in the Australian movie '' Bush Christmas''. *'' Brainstorm'', the final film of screen star Natalie Wood, is released, 2 years after her death. *October - Frank Price resigns as president of Columbia Pictures and is replaced by Guy McElwaine. *November 18 - '' A Christmas Story'' released to theaters to moderate success, earning ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Variety (magazine)
''Variety'' is an American trade magazine owned by Penske Media Corporation. It was founded by Sime Silverman in New York City in 1905 as a weekly newspaper reporting on theater and vaudeville. In 1933, ''Daily Variety'' was launched, based in Los Angeles, to cover the film industry, motion-picture industry. ''Variety'' website features entertainment news, reviews, box office results, plus a credits database, production charts and film calendar. History Founding ''Variety'' has been published since December 16, 1905, when it was launched by Sime Silverman as a weekly periodical covering theater and vaudeville, with its headquarters in New York City. Silverman had been fired by ''The Morning Telegraph'' in 1905 for panning an act which had taken out an advert for $50. He subsequently decided to start his own publication that, he said, would "not be influenced by advertising." With a loan of $1,500 from his father-in-law, he launched ''Variety'' as publisher and editor. In additi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
On Top (film)
''On Top'' (Icelandic: ''Með allt á hreinu'' ()) is an Icelandic musical comedy from 1982, directed by Icelandic director Ágúst Guðmundsson. The film, which still enjoys widespread popularity in Iceland, tells the story of two bands (one all-male and one all-female) that go on a tour together and then become engaged in a rivalry. The cast is composed members of the pop bands Stuðmenn (also the name of the band in the film) and Grýlurnar (''Gærurnar'' in the film), and the film is largely based on performances by the two bands. According to Valgeir Guðjónsson the L.A. Times film critic reviewed the movie and started the review by saying "On Top features a bunch of Icelandic fruitcakes wearing strange clothes" Cast *Egill Ólafsson Egill Ólafsson (born 9 February 1953) is an Icelandic singer, songwriter, and actor. He is married to the actress, Tinna Gunnlaugsdóttir. Education Egill Ólafsson studied playing guitar and piano when he was young and was part of a b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
