Ágúst Guðmundsson

Ágúst Guðmundsson Trailers

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Ágúst Guðmundsson (born 29 June 1947; Reykjavík) is an Icelandic film director and screenwriter. He studied French, Icelandic in Reykjavík and filmmaking at the National Film School in London. He has made many popular Icelandic films that have also been translated into other languages. His 1998 film The Dance was entered into the 21st Moscow International Film Festival where he won the Silver St. George for Best Director. He is currently director of BÍL, The Federation of Icelandic Artists.

Most Popular Ágúst Guðmundsson Trailers

Total trailers found: 21

Rust Trailer (1990)

26 December 1990

After 15 years Pétur returns to Baddi's auto garage that is still located at the end of the world. Baddi lives there with his two children and worker.

Outlaw: The Saga of Gisli Trailer (1981)

30 October 1981

Based on the saga of Gísli Súrsson, one of the Icelandic Sagas. The attempt of a family head in 10th century Iceland to strengthen the fragile bonds within the clan through blood brotherhood turns into the opposite through suspicion and resentment.

Land and Sons Trailer (1980)

25 January 1980

An Icelandic farmer's son decides to leave his farm, fiance, friends, dog and horse, during the depression before World War II, to start a new life somewhere else.

the Colours of the earth Trailer (1991)

29 March 1991

Mummi, a sixteen year old farmers son falls in love with Sigrún, but when it comes to love, Mummi has no experience and thus must figure it out for himself.

The Seagull's Laughter Trailer (2001)

20 October 2001

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.

The Golden Gate Trailer (1984)

26 December 1984

A women tries to get the soul of her dead husband through heaven's gate to save him.

End of term trip Trailer (1978)

19 November 1978

A group of school kids on a ski trip start hearing startling news from the radio.

The Dance Trailer (1998)

25 September 1998

Águst Guðmundsson directed this Icelandic period drama, adapted from the short story We Must Dance by William Heinesen, and set on an island in 1913.

Ahead of Time Trailer (2004)

26 December 2004

More than twenty years after the premiere of one of the most beloved Icelandic films (On Top/Med allt a hreinu 1982) a sequel appears.

On Top Trailer (1982)

18 December 1982

Two rock groups, one male, the other female, decide to do a combined effort to hit the road of stardom by doing a show together.

Studmenn: The Story of a Band Trailer (2015)

01 January 2015

The story of Iceland’s oldest boys band, Studmenn, is truly remarkable and is told here from childhood till ripe old age.

A War time story Trailer (1977)

06 March 1977

Nonni, an 11 year old boy has to deal with the loss of his father who died in the second world war.

Across the Interior of Iceland Trailer (1983)

22 May 1983

The film is about travelling on horseback across the Icelandic interior on the main route, which once connected the north of Iceland with the shout.

High Tide Trailer (1981)

21 November 1981

No plot found anywhere online.

Under the Glacier Trailer (1989)

25 February 1989

Our hero is Umbi (an acronym for emissary of the bishop), sent by him to undertake an important investigation at Snæfell-glacier.

Golden Sands Trailer (1984)

26 December 1984

A political comedy about the effects of the apparent discovery of gold in the sands near a small community on Iceland's south coast.

A Little Swelling Trailer (1980)

09 February 1980

A drama shot on location in Reykjavík which deals with the pregnancy of a 16 year old schoolgirl and the effect it has on her life.

Spooks and Spirits Trailer (2013)

29 March 2013

Ofeigur, the passed away father of Anna Sol walks again and starts to involve her life and her boyfriend, Ingi Brjann.

Icelandic Cinema Trailer (2006)

01 January 2006

Love in a Supermarket Trailer (1986)

17 June 1986

Albert works in the meat section of a convenience store who falls in love with a woman who frequents the store.

Man of the Stage Trailer (2018)

29 March 2018

Personal and elaborative documentary about Iceland's first real pop star, Bjorgvin Halldorsson.