The Seagull's Laughter
"Sometimes it's not about whodunit... but why"
Originally released in 2001. The Seagull's Laughter is a drama/comedy film. directed by Ágúst Guðmundsson.
Starring Margrét Vilhjálmsdóttir, Ugla Egilsdóttir, and Heino Ferch
Synopsis
Post-war provincial Iceland: around 1950, Freyja, who'd been a plump teen, returns from America, a widow with a 20-inch waist, seven suitcases of dresses, and a list of who ever wronged or slighted her. She moves in with an aunt and socialist uncle: finding a new husband is high on her agenda, and she's mistrusted by Agga, a pre-teen who's our eyes and ears. The social order and Freyja are more complicated than they seem at first, and so may be her prospects. Class divisions, families ties, pride, the onset of puberty, and the power of Eros sliver the ice.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 20, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (15 votes)
Language
IS
Original language
Country
Denmark
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Director
Top Cast
Margrét Vilhjálmsdóttir
as Freyja
Ugla Egilsdóttir
as Agga
Heino Ferch
as Björn Theódór
Hilmir Snær Guðnason
as Magnús
Kristbjörg Kjeld
as Grandmother
Edda Björg Eyjólfsdóttir
as Dódó
Bára Lyngdal Magnúsdóttir
as Dísa
Eyvindur Erlendsson
as Grandfather
Guðlaug Elísabet Ólafsdóttir
as Ninna
Sigurveig Jónsdóttir
as Kidda
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IS
Production Companies
- IsFilm
- Archer Street Productions
- Hope & Glory Film Productions GmbH
- Hope & Glory Pictures International
- Hope & Glory Pictures
- Det Danske Filminstitut
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Seagull's Laughter about?
Post-war provincial Iceland: around 1950, Freyja, who'd been a plump teen, returns from America, a widow with a 20-inch waist, seven suitcases of dresses, and a list of who ever wronged or slighted...
Who directed The Seagull's Laughter?
The Seagull's Laughter was directed by Ágúst Guðmundsson.
How long is The Seagull's Laughter?
The Seagull's Laughter has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was The Seagull's Laughter released?
The Seagull's Laughter was released on October 20, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Seagull's Laughter?
The main cast of The Seagull's Laughter includes Margrét Vilhjálmsdóttir, Ugla Egilsdóttir, Heino Ferch, Hilmir Snær Guðnason, Kristbjörg Kjeld.