Íslenska

Sealskin

Five-year-old Sol and her father live in an isolated house by the sea. Sol spends lonely days with her imagination while her father, a composer, struggles with his music. When Sol senses that her father is burdened by sorrow, she finds solace in an old Icelandic folk tale.

Crew

About the film

  • Type
    Short Film
  • National Premiere Date
    September 27, 2020, Bíó Paradís
  • International Premiere Date
    June 13, 2020, Huesca International Film Festival
  • Genre
    Drama
  • Length
    13 min. 20 sec.
  • Language
    Icelandic
  • Original Title
    Selshamurinn
  • International Title
    Sealskin
  • Production Year
    2020
  • Production Countries
    Iceland
  • Icelandic Film Centre Grant
    Yes
  • Production Format
    Arri Alexa
  • Aspect Ratio
    2.39:1
  • Color
    Yes
  • Screening format and subtitles
    DCP, English subs

Company Credits

Festivals

  • 2021
    Leiria Film Fest - Award: Best International Fiction
  • 2021
    Dieciminuti Film Festival - Award: Best Original Soundtrack
  • 2021
    Wolves Independent Film Festival - Award: Best Short Film
  • 2021
    Golden Raven Festival
  • 2020
    Huesca International Film Festival
  • 2020
    Reykjavík International Film Festival (RIFF)
  • 2020
    Nordische Filmtage Lübeck
  • 2020
    Diorama International Film Festival
  • 2020
    Torino Film Festival


Trailer