Icelandic Film Centre
Íslenska

Form Sorcerer - Portrait of Sigurjón Ólafsson, sculptor

A documentary about the Icelandic sculptor, Sigurjón Ólafsson. Shot between 1978-1984, the film shows Mr. Ólafsson making a portrait in clay of the late president of Iceland, Dr. Kristján Eldjárn. The proces is shown almost from the beginning until the sculpture has been moulded into bronze. The film also deals with some of Ólafsson's other work and a visit is paid to the artists's place of birth, Eyrarbakki, a small village on the south west coast of Iceland.

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About the film

  • Type
    Documentary
  • National Premiere Date
    October 21, 1988
  • Length
    30 min.
  • Language
    Icelandic
  • Original Title
    Formgaldur - Svipmynd af Sigurjóni Ólafssyni, myndhöggvara
  • International Title
    Form Sorcerer - Portrait of Sigurjón Ólafsson, sculptor
  • Production Year
    1988
  • Production Countries
    Iceland
  • Premiere TV Channel
    Stöð 2
  • Icelandic Film Centre Grant
    Yes
  • Production Format
    16mm
  • Color
    Yes

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