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The Sea (Original title: Hafid)
A film by: Baltasar Kormákur.
Screenplay by: Baltasar Kormákur & Olafur Haukur Simonarson
World sales: Flach Pyramide International
The film opened in Iceland on September 13, 2002 and received great reviews in the Icelandic media.
At the EDDA Awards in 2002 the film received 8 Awards:
- Film of the Year
- Best Actor in a Leading Role: Gunnar Eyjolfsson
- Actress of the year: Elva Osk Olafsdottir
- Best Actor in a Supporting Role: Sigurdur Skulason
- Best Actress in a Supporting Role: Herdis Þorvaldsdottir
- Best Director: Baltasar Kormákur
- Screenplay of the year: Baltasar Kormákur & Olafur Haukur Simonarson
- Professional Category, Sound/Vision: Valdis Oskarsdottir (editor)
The international premier was at the Toronto International Film Festival September 6th, 2002. The film has won or been nominated for numerous international awards including:
- Won the 2003 FIPRESCI Prize at the Istanbul International Film Festival
- Nominated for the 2003 Golden Tulip Awards at the Istanbul International Film Festival
- Nominated for the 2002 Nordic Council's Film Prize
- Nominated for the 2002 Golden Seashell at he San Sebastián International Film Festival
- Won the 2003 Audience Award at the Tromsø International Film Festival
- Nominated for the 2002 Sundance/NHK International Filmmakers Awards as one of the three most interesting projects to be expected from Europe in 2002.
Synopsis:
Wealthy, aging patriarch Thordur assembles his scattered heirs to discuss the future of the family fishery. But bringing everyone together unleashes a storm of long-repressed sexual abuse, lingering suspicions, sibling rivalries and incestuous passions. Ultimately, it's a heartless battle between the past and the future that culminates in a night of explosive rage.
Further information:
- CAST
- CREDITS
- DIRECTOR´S NOTE
- AWARDS
- POSTERS
- PHOTO ALBUM
- TRAILER
- MUSIC VIDEO
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