Icelandic Film Centre

Caramels

A short comedy about a small town mad scientist who makes deadly explosive caramels. While he distributes them through the local candy store, a rough-neck detective closes in.

Crew

Directed by

Gunnar B. Guðmundsson
Screenplay

Gunnar B. Guðmundsson
Director of Photography

Óskar Þór Axelsson
Editor

Sævar Sigurðsson
Music Composer

Halldór A. Björnsson
Producer

Davíð Már Bjarnason, Óskar Þór Axelsson
Animation by

Bjarki R. Guðmundsson
Sound

Gunnar Árnason

About the film

Type

Short Film
Genre

Family, Comedy
Length

13 min.
Language

Icelandic
Original Title

Karamellumyndin
International Title

Caramels
Production Year

2003
Production Countries

Iceland
Icelandic Film Centre Grant

Yes
Production Format

35mm
Color

Yes
Screening format and subtitles

SP Betacam English subtitles. + Mini DVD Icelandic version

Cast

Main Cast

Jón Gnarr, Elma Lísa Gunnarsdóttir, Gísli Örn Garðarsson
Supporting Cast

Þórhallur Sigurðsson (Laddi), Mariko Margrét Ragnarsdóttir, Þórhildur Kristjánsdóttir, Pálmi Sigurjónsson

Company Credits

Production Company

Þeir Tveir ehf.

Festivals

2009
Reykjavik International Film Festival
2003
Edduverðlaunin / Edda Awards - Award: Best Short. Nominated for Director of the Year. Nominated for Screenplay of the Year (Gunnar B. Gudmundsson). Nominated for Special Effects (Bjarki Rafn Gudmundsson). Nominated for Set Design (Stígur Steinthórsson)

Stills