Woyzeck
"A Vesturport and Reykjavik City Theatre production"
Woyzeck is a drama/thriller film. directed by Gísli Örn Garðarsson.
Starring Ingvar E. Sigurðsson, Nína Dögg Filippusdóttir, and Víkingur Kristjánsson
Synopsis
The excitedly physical staging of Georg Buchner’s tragic and fragmented play about a young man struggling to make the best from what life has dealt him. A hostage to fortune, class and his sadistic superiors, Woyzeck’s fate is played out in a series of nightmarish encounters. He stumbles through a world of macabre carnival, sexual betrayal and cruel oppression, pursued by the demons of his own paranoid fantasies. Pushed beyond breaking point, Woyzeck’s last love- crazed act destroys the only thing he truly cares for.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Ingvar E. Sigurðsson
as Woyzeck
Nína Dögg Filippusdóttir
as Marie
Víkingur Kristjánsson
as Captain
Harpa Amardottir
as Doctor
Björn Hlynur Haraldsson
as Drum Major
Ólafur Egilsson
as Andres
Ami Petur Gudjonsson
as Fiddler
Erlendur Eiríksson
as Sergant
Ólafur Darri Ólafsson
as Entertainer
Johannes Niels Sigurdsson
as Swan / Doctor's Assistant
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $20,000
- Revenue
- $50,000
Production Companies
- Vesturport
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woyzeck about?
The excitedly physical staging of Georg Buchner’s tragic and fragmented play about a young man struggling to make the best from what life has dealt him. A hostage to fortune, class and his sadist...
Who directed Woyzeck?
Woyzeck was directed by Gísli Örn Garðarsson.
How long is Woyzeck?
Woyzeck has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
Who are the main actors in Woyzeck?
The main cast of Woyzeck includes Ingvar E. Sigurðsson, Nína Dögg Filippusdóttir, Víkingur Kristjánsson, Harpa Amardottir, Björn Hlynur Haraldsson.