The Dance
Originally released in 1998. The Dance is a drama/comedy film. directed by Ágúst Guðmundsson. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Gunnar Helgason, Joi Johannsson, and Benedikt Erlingsson
Synopsis
Águst Guðmundsson directed this Icelandic period drama, adapted from the short story We Must Dance by William Heinesen, and set on an island in 1913.
Pétur (Gunnar Helgason) narrates, recalling the days when mainlanders arrived for a wedding. Flirtatious Sirsa (Pálína Jónsdottir) marries Harald (Dofri Hermannsson), son of a wealthy landowner on the island.
Offshore, a ship is sinking, so the men form a rescue party, returning with the captain, the engineer, and several sailors. With a storm gathering, the engineer dies. The clergyman requests an end to the festivities as a mark of respect. Sirsa protests, but her new husband brings the celebration to a halt. The group then fragments into different activities, drunken or otherwise, and the sensual Sirsa directs her attention toward the handsome Ívar (Baldur Trausti Hreinsson).
The film's score features traditional folk music.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 25, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
IS
Original language
Country
Iceland
Production
Director
Top Cast
Gunnar Helgason
as Pétur
Joi Johannsson
as Vítus
Benedikt Erlingsson
as Hólófernes
Baldur Trausti Hreinsson
as Ívar
Magnús Ólafsson
as Sýslumaður
Gísli Halldórsson
as Nikulás
Pálína Jónsdóttir
as Sirsa
Dofri Hermannsson
as Haraldur
Arnar Jónsson
as Djákni
Þórunn Magnea Magnúsdóttir
as Móðir Haraldar
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IS
Production Companies
- IsFilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Dance about?
Águst Guðmundsson directed this Icelandic period drama, adapted from the short story We Must Dance by William Heinesen, and set on an island in 1913. Pétur (Gunnar Helgason) narrates, recalling...
Who directed The Dance?
The Dance was directed by Ágúst Guðmundsson.
How long is The Dance?
The Dance has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was The Dance released?
The Dance was released on September 25, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Dance?
The main cast of The Dance includes Gunnar Helgason, Joi Johannsson, Benedikt Erlingsson, Baldur Trausti Hreinsson, Magnús Ólafsson.