The Viking Sagas
Originally released in 2011. The Viking Sagas is a documentary/history film. directed by Ashley Gething. At just 59 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Janina Ramirez, Sigurdur Atlason, and Vilborg Davíðsdóttir
Synopsis
Dr Janina Ramirez travels across glaciers and through the lava fields of Iceland to find out about one of the most compelling of the great Viking stories - the Laxdaela Saga. This hour-long film explores how the unique literary achievements of the Saga writers were possible at a time of such immense cultural, political and religious upheaval.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 10, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
0h 59m
59 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Janina Ramirez
as Self - Presenter (as Dr Janina Ramirez)
Sigurdur Atlason
as Himself - Sorcery Expert
Vilborg Davíðsdóttir
as Herself - Writer & Historian (as Vilborg Davidsdottir)
Benedikt Erlingsson
as Himself
Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson
as Himself - Pagan Priest (as Hilmar Orn Hilmarsson)
Siggi Jokulsson
as Himself - Farmer and Storyteller
Einar Kárason
as Himself - Best-selling Author (as Einar Karason)
Heather O'Donoghue
as Herself - Professor of Old Norse, Oxford University
Gisli Sigurdsson
as Himself - Historian
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Century Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Viking Sagas about?
Dr Janina Ramirez travels across glaciers and through the lava fields of Iceland to find out about one of the most compelling of the great Viking stories - the Laxdaela Saga. This hour-long film ex...
Who directed The Viking Sagas?
The Viking Sagas was directed by Ashley Gething.
How long is The Viking Sagas?
The Viking Sagas has a runtime of 0 hours and 59 minutes (59 minutes total).
When was The Viking Sagas released?
The Viking Sagas was released on May 10, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Viking Sagas?
The main cast of The Viking Sagas includes Janina Ramirez, Sigurdur Atlason, Vilborg Davíðsdóttir, Benedikt Erlingsson, Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson.