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Men's Choir, The

A men's choir decides to go to Sweden and Germany. Shortly before their departure the choir director, Max, dies and is mourned by the choir and especially by their accompanist Magga, whom he was in love with. In deference to Max's memory, they embark upon a mission of song and companionship, in order to adjust to their loss.

About the film

  • Type
    Feature Film
  • National Premiere Date
    December 19, 1992, Háskólabíó
  • Genre
    Comedy
  • Length
    92 min.
  • Language
    Icelandic
  • Original Title
    Karlakórinn Hekla
  • International Title
    Men's Choir, The
  • Production Year
    1992
  • Production Countries
    Iceland
  • IMDB
  • Icelandic Film Centre Grant
    Yes
  • Production Format
    35mm
  • Aspect Ratio
    1.66:1
  • Color
    Yes
  • Sound
    Dolby Stereo SR
  • Screening format and subtitles
    No usable print available. -

Festivals

  • 1993
    Amanda Awards - Award: Nominated as the best nordic film.

Television distribution

  • Iceland
    RÚV, 1995
  • Iceland
    RÚV, 1998
  • Iceland
    RÚV, 2003
  • Iceland
    RÚV, 2011

Cinema distribution

  • Iceland
    Háskólabíó, 1992
  • Iceland
    Borgarbíó Akureyri, 1992
  • Iceland
    Háskólabíó, 1993
  • Iceland
    Borgarbíó Akureyri, 1993
  • Iceland
    Egilsbúð Egilsstöðum, 1993

Releases

  • Bergvík, 2008 - DVD
  • Bergvík, 2000 - VHS
  • Umbi s.f., 1994 - VHS