Íslenska

Driving Mum

When Jon’s mother, the single most dominant person in his life passes away, his anchor is gone. Compelled to honour her last wish, he takes on a journey to bring the body across Iceland to her home village for the final rest. As they travel on, Jon’s whole existence obtains a new meaning.

Crew

About the film

  • Type
    Feature Film
  • National Premiere Date
    February 24, 2023, Sambíó
  • International Premiere Date
    November 19, 2022, Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival
  • Genre
    Comedy, Drama
  • Length
    114 min.
  • Language
    Icelandic
  • Original Title
    Á ferð með mömmu
  • International Title
    Driving Mum
  • Production Year
    2022
  • Production Countries
    Iceland, Estonia
  • Icelandic Film Centre Grant
    Yes
  • Production Format
    HD
  • Aspect Ratio
    1.85:1
  • Color
    Yes
  • Sound
    Dolby Surround
  • Screening format and subtitles
    DCP and English subtitles

Company Credits

Festivals

  • 2023
    Göteborg Film Festival
  • 2023
    Glasgow Film Festival
  • 2023
    Cleveland International Film Festival
  • 2023
    Bari International Film & TV Festival - Award: International Award for Best Actor – Þröstur Leó Gunnarsson
  • 2022
    Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival - Award: Grand Prix

Distributors