The Deep (Icelandic: Djúpið) is a 2012 Icelandic drama film directed by Baltasar Kormákur. The film was selected as the Icelandic entry for the Best Foreign Language Oscar at the 85th Academy Awards,[1] making the January shortlist.[2] It was also nominated for the 2013 Nordic Council Film Prize. The film is based on the true story of Guðlaugur Friðþórsson, a fisherman who survived in the freezing ocean after his boat capsized off the south coast of Iceland.
| The Deep | |
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| Directed by | Baltasar Kormákur |
| Written by | Jón Atli Jónasson Baltasar Kormákur |
| Produced by | Agnes Johansen Baltasar Kormákur |
| Starring | Ólafur Darri Ólafsson |
| Cinematography | Bergsteinn Björgúlfsson |
| Music by | Ben Frost |
Release date |
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Running time | 95 minutes |
| Country | Iceland |
| Language | Icelandic |
Cast
edit- Ólafur Darri Ólafsson as Gulli
- Jóhann G. Jóhannsson as Palli
- Þorbjörg Helga Þorgilsdóttir as Halla
- Theódór Júlíusson as Gulli's Father
- María Sigurðardóttir as Gulli's Mother
- Björn Thors as Hannes
- Þröstur Leó Gunnarsson as Lárus
- Guðjón Pedersen as Erlingur
- Walter Grímsson as Raggi
- Stefán Hallur Stefánsson as Jón
Reception
editOn review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a 94% approval rating, based on 31 reviews with an average rating of 6.6/10.[3] Peter Bradshaw of The Guardian wrote "The mystery of an Icelandic man who survived icy seas for six hours makes for an intriguing drama".[4]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Barraclough, Leo (26 September 2012). "Iceland digs 'Deep' for Oscar". Variety.
- ^ "9 Foreign Language Films Vie for Oscar". ComingSoon.net. 21 December 2012. Retrieved 17 July 2021.
- ^ "The Deep (2013)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved 17 July 2021.
- ^ Bradshaw, Peter (11 July 2013). "The Deep – review". The Guardian. Guardian Media Group. Retrieved 17 July 2021.
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