Island Living

In a remote village in the East Fjords, an inventive boy, frustrated with the slow village lifestyle, embarks on a journey of musical discovery. Joined by a new friend, he enters the local talent competition in an effort to rebel against the tedious duties of everyday life.

Crew

Directed by

Viktor Sigurjónsson
Screenplay

Viktor Sigurjónsson, Atli Óskar Fjalarsson, Apríl Helgudóttir
Producer

Atli Óskar Fjalarsson, Viktor Sigurjónsson
Co-Producer

Haresh Patel

About the film

Type

Short Film
National Premiere Date

September 27, 2020, Bíó Paradís
International Premiere Date

October 12, 2020, Schlingel International Film Festival
Genre

Drama
Length

30 min.
Language

Icelandic
Original Title

Lífið á eyjunni
International Title

Island Living
Production Year

2020
Production Countries

Iceland, Denmark, United Kingdom
Icelandic Film Centre Grant

No
Color

Yes

Cast

Main Cast

Guðjón Andri Gunnarsson, Birgitta Birgisdóttir, Viktor Máni Edwardsson

Company Credits

International sales

Raina Film Festival Distribution

Festivals

2021
Tromsø International Film Festival
2020
Reykjavík International Film Festival (RIFF)
2020
Northern Wave International Film Festival
2020
Schlingel International Film Festival
2020
Oulu International Children’s and Youth Film Festival - Short Film Programme