Fiasco (2000)
Set in present-day Reykjavík, Fiasco draws a narrative circle of interconnecting stories in which three members of the Bardal household deal with the secret loves in their lives. Karl, an old age pensioner, is busy chasing after an amnesic old screen legend. Julia, Karl's granddaughter, is torn between a mediocre bank manager and a wild sailor, and tells them both she is pregnant. But is she really? Steingerdur, Julia's mother, has a wild crush on a preacher who has a serious drinking problem, and ends up with a dead stripper in his Jacuzzi. The characters cross each other as the film progresses, until the three interwoven strands of the story finally come together in an explosive and hilarious crescendo full of surprises.
Cast
- Margrét Ákadóttir - Steingerður
- Silja Hauksdóttir - Júlía
- Ólafur Darri Ólafsson - Gulli
- Eggert Þorleifsson - Samúel
- Róbert Arnfinnsson - Karl
- Kristbjörg Kjeld - Helga
- Björn Jörundur Friðbjörnsson - Hilmar
- Tristan Gribbin - Nicole
- Sigurður L. Einarsson - Garbage man #1
- Óskar Tryggvason - Garbage man #2
Screenplay
Themes
Pregnancy News: Joy and Anxiety, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Faith, Religion and Spirituality
Keywords
christianity, iceland, family
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Fiasco about?
- Set in present-day Reykjavík, Fiasco draws a narrative circle of interconnecting stories in which three members of the Bardal household deal with the secret loves in their lives. Karl, an old age pensioner, is busy chasing after an amnesic old screen legend. Julia, Karl's granddaughter, is torn between a mediocre bank manager and a wild sailor, and tells them both she is pregnant. But is she really? Steingerdur, Julia's mother, has a wild crush on a preacher who has a serious drinking problem, and ends up with a dead stripper in his Jacuzzi. The characters cross each other as the film progresses, until the three interwoven strands of the story finally come together in an explosive and hilarious crescendo full of surprises.
- Who directed Fiasco?
- Fiasco was directed by Ragnar Bragason.
- Who stars in Fiasco?
- Fiasco stars Margrét Ákadóttir, Silja Hauksdóttir, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Eggert Þorleifsson, Róbert Arnfinnsson, Kristbjörg Kjeld.
- How long is Fiasco?
- Fiasco has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is Fiasco?
- Fiasco is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was Fiasco produced?
- Fiasco was produced in Denmark, Germany, Iceland.
- What are the themes of Fiasco?
- The themes of Fiasco include: Pregnancy News: Joy and Anxiety, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Faith, Religion and Spirituality.