Íslenska

Deep Winter

The widow has inherited half of the farm, and is in league with a businessman from the village, who wants to buy the farm. Her purpose is to get her in-laws to sell her their share, and she is prepared to use any means to gain her ends. But soon she finds herself threatened by unknown persons or forces in the menacing winter landscape, to the point where her life is at stake.

About the film

  • Type
    Feature Film
  • National Premiere Date
    April 6, 1985, Nýja Bíó
  • Genre
    Thriller
  • Length
    88 min.
  • Language
    Icelandic
  • Original Title
    Skammdegi
  • International Title
    Deep Winter
  • Production Year
    1985
  • Production Countries
    Iceland
  • IMDB
  • Icelandic Film Centre Grant
    Yes
  • Production Format
    35mm
  • Aspect Ratio
    1.66:1
  • Color
    Yes
  • Sound
    Dolby Stereo
  • Screening format and subtitles
    No prints available

Company Credits

Festivals

  • 1986
    Academy Awards - Award: Iceland´s Entry for Best Foreign language Film

Releases

  • Bergvík, 1993 - VHS