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In a fishing village in Iceland, a boy develops feelings for his best friend as his best friend pursues his affections for a girl.In a fishing village in Iceland, a boy develops feelings for his best friend as his best friend pursues his affections for a girl.In a fishing village in Iceland, a boy develops feelings for his best friend as his best friend pursues his affections for a girl.
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- TriviaBorgarfjörður Eystri in Eastern Iceland had not been a filming location for any other productions earlier.
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Written by The Sugarcubes (as Sykurmolarnir)
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Heartstone
I first saw this film at bfi Southbank as terrorists were attacking innocent pedestrians on Westminster Bridge and at the House of Commons. Both events left a lasting impression.
The harsh reality of our real world is reflected just as powerfully in the setting of a remote Icelandic coastal community. The power and beauty of mountain scenery and harsh climate is paralleled in the lives of the young protagonists as they work their way through the trials and tribulations of conflict, confusion and burgeoning sexuality. With few, if any, adult role models, there is minimal control over the freedom to play in vast spaces where inner tensions can be acted out. Personal secrets in such a small community are (as in each episode of 'Eastenders') impossible to keep. Others who learn of them are empowered by the knowledge. There is no escape.
The director fully understands every aspect of this community and succeeds in bringing out superb performances, especially from the young actors who play Thor and Christian.
The first half-hour can be a 'difficult watch' but stick with it. Once the music kicks in at around 40m the emotional intensity never ceases to build. I was fully captivated and eagerly await future work by this very talented director.
The harsh reality of our real world is reflected just as powerfully in the setting of a remote Icelandic coastal community. The power and beauty of mountain scenery and harsh climate is paralleled in the lives of the young protagonists as they work their way through the trials and tribulations of conflict, confusion and burgeoning sexuality. With few, if any, adult role models, there is minimal control over the freedom to play in vast spaces where inner tensions can be acted out. Personal secrets in such a small community are (as in each episode of 'Eastenders') impossible to keep. Others who learn of them are empowered by the knowledge. There is no escape.
The director fully understands every aspect of this community and succeeds in bringing out superb performances, especially from the young actors who play Thor and Christian.
The first half-hour can be a 'difficult watch' but stick with it. Once the music kicks in at around 40m the emotional intensity never ceases to build. I was fully captivated and eagerly await future work by this very talented director.
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- Amahl63
- Jun 4, 2018
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- Gençlik Başımda Duman
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- Dyrhóaey, Iceland(coastal cliffs)
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- Gross worldwide
- $361,878
- Runtime2 hours 9 minutes
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- 2.35 : 1
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