Icelandic Film Centre
Íslenska

Spies, Lies and Family Ties

During World War II, a private war erupted within an Icelandic family, hidden behind the veil of rumors and time. The filmmaker delves deep into the secrets of this family – his family – and the silence kept for more than 80 years is broken on both sides of the trenches.

Crew

About the film

  • Type
    Documentary
  • National Premiere Date
    January 28, 2016, Bíó Paradís
  • Length
    70 min.
  • Language
    Icelandic
  • Original Title
    Njósnir, lygar og fjölskyldubönd
  • International Title
    Spies, Lies and Family Ties
  • Production Year
    2016
  • Production Countries
    Iceland, Sweden
  • Website
  • Icelandic Film Centre Grant
    Yes
  • Production Format
    HD
  • Aspect Ratio
    1.85:1
  • Color
    Black & white
  • Sound
    Stereo
  • Screening format and subtitles
    DCP

Company Credits

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