The Silvermoon
Originally released in 1978. The Silvermoon is a drama/music film. directed by Hrafn Gunnlaugsson. With a runtime of 3h 1m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Sigrún Hjálmtýsdóttir, Þórhallur Sigurðsson, and Steindór Hjörleifsson
Synopsis
The television adaptation of the 1954 play Silfurtúnglið by Hrafn Gunnlaugsson updates the interwar story of Lóa, a housewife with a beautiful singing voice who delights in serenading her newborn son. Discovered by the dubious Feilan, manager of the nightclub “Silver Moon,” she’s cast as his emblem of purity for the club’s jaded clientele, only to find her talent erased and her performances reduced to humiliation.
In the same production, Gunnlaugsson also modernizes Lilja’s 1933 short story “Fótatak manna,” relocating its 1920s setting to the present: medical students exhume the body of a poor, friendless man in the name of science, callously stuffing his coffin with rocks.
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- RÚV
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Silvermoon about?
The television adaptation of the 1954 play Silfurtúnglið by Hrafn Gunnlaugsson updates the interwar story of Lóa, a housewife with a beautiful singing voice who delights in serenading her newbor...
Who directed The Silvermoon?
The Silvermoon was directed by Hrafn Gunnlaugsson.
How long is The Silvermoon?
The Silvermoon has a runtime of 3 hours and 1 minutes (181 minutes total).
When was The Silvermoon released?
The Silvermoon was released on December 26, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Silvermoon?
The main cast of The Silvermoon includes Sigrún Hjálmtýsdóttir, Þórhallur Sigurðsson, Steindór Hjörleifsson, Egill Ólafsson, Ólafur Egilsson.