Under the Glacier
Originally released in 1989. Under the Glacier is a comedy/fantasy film. directed by Guðný Halldórsdóttir.
Starring Sigurður Sigurjónsson, Baldvin Halldórsson, and Margrét Helga Jóhannsdóttir
Synopsis
Our hero is Umbi (an acronym for emissary of the bishop), sent by him to undertake an important investigation at Snæfell-glacier. In particular he is to look into the conduct and behavior of Jón Prímus, the old pastor at Snæfell. Fantastic rumors are rife: amongst other things it is said that a corpse is lodged in the glacier! Armed with his tape recorder and notebook, Umbi embarks upon his mission. He tries to question the weird locals, a weird lot, but gets evasive answers. Slowly he is dragged into a quagmire of strange happenings and his efforts to understand only make him confused. If at the beginning he is a chipper, a mere device, by the end of the story he is inextricably involved, a committed participant in the bizarre events.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 25, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (6 votes)
Language
IS
Original language
Country
Germany
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Sigurður Sigurjónsson
as Umbi
Baldvin Halldórsson
as Séra Jón Prímus
Margrét Helga Jóhannsdóttir
as Úa
Kristbjörg Kjeld
as Hnallþóra
Helgi Skúlason
as Dr. Godman Sýngmann
Þórhallur Sigurðsson
as Jódínus Álfberg
Rúrik Haraldsson
as Tumi Jónsen
Sólveig Halldórsdóttir
as Fína Jónsen
Guðrún Þ. Stephensen
as Frú Tuma Jónsen
Gestur Einar Jónasson
as Helgi Lángvetníngur
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IS
Production Companies
- Umbi s.f.
- Magma Films Ltd.
- Süddeutscher Rundfunk
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Under the Glacier about?
Our hero is Umbi (an acronym for emissary of the bishop), sent by him to undertake an important investigation at Snæfell-glacier. In particular he is to look into the conduct and behavior of Jón ...
Who directed Under the Glacier?
Under the Glacier was directed by Guðný Halldórsdóttir.
How long is Under the Glacier?
Under the Glacier has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Under the Glacier released?
Under the Glacier was released on February 25, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Under the Glacier?
The main cast of Under the Glacier includes Sigurður Sigurjónsson, Baldvin Halldórsson, Margrét Helga Jóhannsdóttir, Kristbjörg Kjeld, Helgi Skúlason.