Þorsteinn Jónsson Movie Trailers

The Atomic Station Trailer (1984)

18 March 1984

The film tells the story of a young farmgirl moving to Reykjavík after the second world war, and her attempts to adapt to the city life.

The Sky Palace Trailer (1994)

01 January 1994

Emily is a young boy that dreams about owning a dog and he starts working so he can save up to buy one.

Lífsmark Trailer (1975)

28 January 1975

About a commune of hippies in the village of Hveragerði and their views on a different kind of lifestyle.

Daily Bread Trailer (1975)

01 January 1975

About the lowest class in society, female industrial workers. The film tells of one such person and her struggle for struggle for survival.

The Harbour Trailer (1967)

01 January 1967

The old harbour in Reykjavík was once the town's most important centre for freight transport, and as late as 1966 it was still used by passenger craft.

Garbage day Trailer (1975)

01 January 1975

A documentary film about a garbage collector and his views on life.

Dubbi the pigeon Trailer (1990)

01 January 1990

Cut-out animation. The story of Dubbi the pidgeon in three episodes: Dubbi; Dubbi the Pidgeon; Dubbi grows up.

The Icelandic Federation of Labour - 70 Years Trailer (1986)

01 January 1986

This corporate documentary was made for the 70th anniversary of the Icelandic Federation of Labour, and shows the structure and development of this large union.

Hér komum við Trailer (1990)

09 September 1990

A documentary about the pedagogic theories of Loris Malaguzzi and their application in Icelandic primary schools.

Berlin Trailer (1970)

01 January 1970

"Reportage". Images from Berlin with special consideration to the division of the city by the Berlin Wall.

Filmed against the background of the mountainous north of Iceland with its magnificent scenery, this film shows the life of a lone farmer in an isolated fjord, whose inhabitants have slowly deserted it for the relative ease and comfort of the city life.

Jump Trailer (1970)

01 January 1970

Experimental. Bypassers are asked to oblige the film-maker by jumping on the spot.

The Golden Fleece Trailer (1988)

01 January 1988

This documentary film shows the development of the wool industry in Iceland, and the old ways to work the wool, used on Icelandic farms throughout the centuries are demonstrated.

Gagn og gaman Trailer (1974)

21 December 1974

The film discusses the gap between the public and "accepted" art.

Forged in Fire Trailer (1987)

01 January 1987

A film about the development of ironwork in Iceland. An old forge in Árbaer is visited where ancient handcraft is demonstrated.

Songbirds Trailer (2005)

01 January 2005

The film tells the story of the charming, ninety-three year old lady Gudny, who is staying in the nursing home of Hrafnista in Hafnarfjördur, Iceland.

To build Trailer (1967)

01 January 1967

Film poem. Based on construction activities in Iceland, shot in the town of Kópavogur.

Dot Dot Comma Dash Trailer (1980)

14 March 1980

Various events of importance to the nation and to individual persons during the cold war and from about 1960 emerge as fragments of the memory of a little boy learning about life, about divorce, military occupation, the Beatles, little girls and death.