When the Raven Flies
Hrafn Gunnlaugsson's first Viking film, where he presents a new concept of the Viking era, destroying the stereotype Hollywood image. Set in the middle Ages, the film tells the story of the revenge of Gestur, an Irishman who as a child witnessed the murder of his parents by two Norwegian Vikings, the foster-brothers Thór and Erik, and the taking of his sister as a slave. Gest follows their trail to Iceland and incites their mutual distrust and hatred. His sister stands between two men: the one who once ravished her, the father of her beloved son, and her brother, whom she has also learned to love, and who now wants to rescue her and to avenge their parents' death.
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About the film
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TypeFeature Film
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National Premiere DateFebruary 4, 1984
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GenreThriller, Drama
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Length110 min.
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Original TitleHrafninn flýgur
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International TitleWhen the Raven Flies
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Production Year1984
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Icelandic Film Centre GrantYes
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Production Format35mm
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Aspect Ratio1.85:1
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ColorYes
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SoundDolby Stereo
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Screening format and subtitles35mm film English dub „The Revenge of the Barbarian" DCP with; English sub. -
Cast
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Supporting CastSveinn M. Eiðsson, Abba M. Jóhannsdóttir, Anna Karlsdóttir, Anna Reynisdóttir, Arnaldur Friðgeirsson, Ármann Ingason, Birgir Guðjónsson, Birgir Mikaelsson, Bjarni Guðmarsson, Börkur Arnviðarson, Eva Dögg Sigurgeirsdóttir, Friðgeir Axfjörð, Gesa Elísabeth Burmeister, Guðni Guðnason, Guðrún Kristín Magnúsdóttir, Guðrún Þórðardóttir, Guðrún Ægisdóttir, Gunnar Jónsson, Harald G. Haraldsson, Haukur Harðarson, Hólmfríður Björnsdóttir, Hörður Harðarson, Inga Svala Þórsdóttir, Jón Sigurbjörnsson, Jónas R. Helgason, Júlíus Hjörleifsson, Ketill Larsen, Kristinn Gunnarsson, Magnús Geir Kristjánsson, Ólafur Byron Guðmundsson, Pétur Einarsson, Ragnar L. Gunnarsson, Ragnar Thoroddsen, Ragnheiður Garðarsdóttir, Reynir Garðar Brynjarsson, Runólfur Andrésson, Sigursteinn Guðmundsson, Sigtryggur Steinþórsson, Steinarr Magnússon, Svanhildur Thors, Sævar Helgason, Valgarður Guðjónsson, Þorbjörn Reynir Gíslason, Þorsteinn Gunnarsson, Þráinn Karlsson
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Festivals
- 2019TIFF - Wayward Heroes: A Survey of Modern Icelandic Cinema
- 2012Images from the Edge: Classic and Contempory Films from Iceland, Lincoln Center, New York
- 2011Filmfest Hamburg, Icelandic retrospective
- 2010Summer Film School
- 1986International Fantasy Film Award - Award: Nominated for Best Film.
- 1985DV Cultural Award
- 1985Berlin International Film Festival
- 1985Tokyo Film Festival - Award: One of the 30 best films.
- 1985Academy Awards
- 1984The Gold Bug "Guldbaggen" - Award: Best director award.
Television distribution
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IcelandRÚV, 1990
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IcelandRÚV, 1995
Cinema distribution
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HollandCinema de Balie, 2011
Releases
- F.I.L.M., 2005 - DVD
- Bergvík, 1994 - VHS
- Bergvík, 1984 - VHS
