Whale Valley

2013 0h 15m IS

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6.8

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7.2

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★6.8TMDB · 31★7.2IMDB · 835

Drama

Synopsis

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The film shows a strong bond between two brothers that live in a remote fjord with their parents. We look into their world through the eyes of the younger brother and follow him on a journey that marks a turning point in the lives of the brothers.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Ágúst Örn B. Wigum
Ívar
Einar Jóhann Valsson
Arnar
Valdimar Örn Flygenring
Father
Unnur Ösp Stefánsdóttir
Mother
Júlíus Sigmar Konráðsson
Farmer

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Guðmundur Arnar Guðmundsson
Writers: Guðmundur Arnar Guðmundsson
Languages: Icelandic
Countries: Iceland, Denmark

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RUNTIME

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Tight 15-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 13 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Iceland, Denmark.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Guðmundur Arnar Guðmundsson, shot by Gunnar Auðunn Jóhannsson. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Anders Skov shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Ágúst Örn B. Wigum and Einar Jóhann Valsson and Valdimar Örn Flygenring carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt2865272 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Guðmundur Arnar Guðmundsson directs. Gunnar Auðunn Jóhannsson behind the camera. Anders Skov cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Iceland, Denmark. Dialogue in Icelandic.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 15-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 13 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: Iceland, Denmark.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Directed by Guðmundur Arnar Guðmundsson, shot by Gunnar Auðunn Jóhannsson. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Editor Anders Skov shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Ágúst Örn B. Wigum and Einar Jóhann Valsson and Valdimar Örn Flygenring carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt2865272 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 31 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.