Loftur Guðmundsson Trailers

Iceland Trailer (1947)

10 October 1947

The film shows the most diverse branches of industry and public life, but the longest continuous section is from Reykjavík.

The Bakkabrothers go to Reykjavík Trailer (1951)

19 October 1951

Follows the adventures of the Bakkabrothers while on their visit to Reykjavík

King's Visit 1926 Trailer (1926)

24 July 1926

Newsreel depicting the second visit of Christian X, king of Denmark and Iceland, to Iceland in 1926. Iceland was from 1918 - 1944 a sovereign state united with Denmark under a common king.

Iceland in Moving Pictures Trailer (1925)

06 June 1925

There is very little information available online on this little gem, the first 'feature-length' film shot exclusively in Iceland by an Icelandic director, the pioneer Loftur Guðmundsson.

Niðursetningurinn Trailer (1951)

03 November 1951

A film showing icelandic farmlife with elements of icelandic folklore mixed in.

Between Mountain and Shore Trailer (1949)

14 January 1949

19th century Iceland: Ingolfur, the son of an impoverished farmer, is courting a wealthy merchant’s daughter.

The Last Farm in the Valley Trailer (1950)

11 March 1950

"Síðasti bærinn í dalnum" is in the spirit of old folktales, a classic fairy tale about the struggle of good and evil.

Hnattflugið Trailer (1924)

01 January 1924

Newsreel depicting the stay of Lowell Smith and Erik Nelson in Reykjavik during their 1924 flight around the world.

Icelandic Industry Trailer (1931)

01 September 1931

Loftur Guðmundsson films the Icelandic industry. Although only a few industrial companies are shown.

Dans Trailer (1927)

01 January 1927

Ruth Hanson was of Danish descent, trained in dance and gymnastics in Denmark but then returned home.

Reykjavik Trailer (1944)

01 January 1944

Alþingishátíðin 1930 Trailer (1931)

23 September 1931

The film shows the national festival that was held on the 100th anniversary of the Althing at Þingvellir at the end of June in 1930.

The Adventures of Jón and Gvendur Trailer (1923)

17 June 1923

The Adventure of Jón and Gvendur is a silent comedy inspired by Charles Chaplin. It is regarded as the first Icelandic feature film as it was directed, written and produced by Loftur Gudmundsson.