Nýtt líf

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Nýtt Líf
Nýtt Líf (DVD).jpg
Directed byÞráinn Bertelsson
Written byÞráinn Bertelsson
Produced by
StarringEggert Þorleifsson
Karl Ágúst Úlfsson
CinematographyAri Kristinsson
Edited by
Music byvarious
Distributed byNýtt Líf ehf.
Release date
4 September 1983[1]
Running time
87 min
LanguageIcelandic

Nýtt Líf (About this soundpronunciation (help·info), English: New Life) is an Icelandic film directed by Þráinn Bertelsson and released in 1983. The film is a comedy shot in the 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.[1][2] 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.[1]

Cast[]

Karl Ágúst Úlfsson: Daníel Ólafsson.
Eggert Þorleifsson: Þór Magnússon.
: Víglundur, work manager.
: Axel, best employee.
: Ási, the shipper.
: María Víglundsdóttir.
: Miss Snæfells and Hnappadalssýsla.
: Silja, Axels' girlfriend.
: Sigurður mayonese.
: Júlli, the house keeper.
: Alli, guest at the ball at Alþýðuhúsið.
: Magga, Þór's ex-wife.
Tappi Tíkarrass (Björk Guðmundsdóttir - vocals. - bass. - guitar. ).

Reception[]

The film was the fourth highest-grossing film in Iceland in 1983 and the second highest-grossing local film after On Top.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c Nýtt líf, More Icelandic Films,
  2. ^ "Nýtt líf", Kvikmyndir og sjónvarp, Heimaslóð, Vestmannaeyjabær (in Icelandic)
  3. ^ "Iceland '83 Top 10". Variety. 7 March 1984. p. 14.

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