Under the Glacier
Kristnihald undir Jökli
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Our hero is Umbi (an acronym for emissary of the bishop), sent by him to undertake an important investigation at Snæfell-glacier. In particular he is to look into the conduct and behavior of Jón Prímus, the old pastor at Snæfell. Fantastic rumors are rife: amongst other things it is said that a corpse is lodged in the glacier! Armed with his tape recorder and notebook, Umbi embarks upon his mission. He tries to question the weird locals, a weird lot, but gets evasive answers. Slowly he is dragged into a quagmire of strange happenings and his efforts to understand only make him confused. If at the beginning he is a chipper, a mere device, by the end of the story he is inextricably involved, a committed participant in the bizarre events.
Cast
Sigurður Sigurjónsson
as Umbi
Baldvin Halldórsson
as Séra Jón Prímus
Margrét Helga Jóhannsdóttir
as Úa
Kristbjörg Kjeld
as Hnallþóra
Helgi Skúlason
as Dr. Godman Sýngmann
Þórhallur Sigurðsson
as Jódínus Álfberg
Rúrik Haraldsson
as Tumi Jónsen
Sólveig Halldórsdóttir
as Fína Jónsen
Guðrún Þ. Stephensen
as Frú Tuma Jónsen
Gestur Einar Jónasson
as Helgi Lángvetníngur
Egill Ólafsson
as Saknússemm II
Panos Coutras
as Epímenídes
Valgeir Skagfjörð
as Gígjarinn
Ívar Webster
as James Butler
Þorsteinn Hannesson
as Karínáli
Árni Bergmann Jóhannsson
as Rússneskur biskup
Gísli Alfreð Sson
as Enskur biskup
Gylfi Pálsson
as Guðfræðingur
Ágúst Guðmundsson
as Túlkur
Gísli Halldórsson
as Biskup(uncredited)
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About Under the Glacier
Our hero is Umbi (an acronym for emissary of the bishop), sent by him to undertake an important investigation at Snæfell-glacier. In particular he is to look into the conduct and behavior of Jón Prímus, the old pastor at Snæfell. Fantastic rumors are rife: amongst other things it is said that a corpse is lodged in the glacier! Armed with his tape recorder and notebook, Umbi embarks upon his mission. He tries to question the weird locals, a weird lot, but gets evasive answers. Slowly he is dragged into a quagmire of strange happenings and his efforts to understand only make him confused. If at the beginning he is a chipper, a mere device, by the end of the story he is inextricably involved, a committed participant in the bizarre events. Running 91 minutes.
Under the Glacier Cast and Characters
The cast features Sigurður Sigurjónsson (as Umbi), Baldvin Halldórsson (as Séra Jón Prímus), Margrét Helga Jóhannsdóttir (as Úa), Kristbjörg Kjeld (as Hnallþóra), and Helgi Skúlason (as Dr. Godman Sýngmann). Their performances are a major reason Under the Glacier has built such a passionate audience.
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Under the Glacier flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is sharp comedic timing that lands consistently and world-building that respects the audience's intelligence. If you enjoy IS storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How long is Under the Glacier?
Under the Glacier runs for 91 minutes (about 1.5 hours).
Is Under the Glacier good? What's the rating?
Under the Glacier holds a 6.7/10 rating based on 7 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.
Who is in the cast of Under the Glacier?
The main cast includes Sigurður Sigurjónsson, Baldvin Halldórsson, Margrét Helga Jóhannsdóttir, and Kristbjörg Kjeld, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Under the Glacier available in IS?
Yes — Under the Glacier was originally produced in IS and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Under the Glacier released?
Under the Glacier was released in 1989.
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What is Under the Glacier about?
Under the Glacier is a Comedy/Fantasy film. Our hero is Umbi (an acronym for emissary of the bishop), sent by him to undertake an important investigation at Snæfell-glacier. In particular he is to look into the conduct and behavior of Jón Prímus, the old pastor at Snæfell. Fantastic rumors are rife: amongst other things it is said that a corpse is lodged in the glacier! Armed with his tape recorder and notebook, Umbi embarks upon his mission. He tries to question the weird locals, a weird lot, but gets evasive answers. Slowly he is dragged into a quagmire of strange happenings and his efforts to understand only make him confused. If at the beginning he is a chipper, a mere device, by the end of the story he is inextricably involved, a committed participant in the bizarre events.
When was Under the Glacier released?
Under the Glacier was released on February 25, 1989. It has a runtime of 1h 31m. The film was produced by Umbi s.f..
Who stars in Under the Glacier?
Under the Glacier stars Sigurður Sigurjónsson, Baldvin Halldórsson, Margrét Helga Jóhannsdóttir and Kristbjörg Kjeld. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Under the Glacier available in HD?
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