Njalssaga (2003)
TV movie based on the first chapters of the Icelandic Brennu-Njáls saga. The first part of Njálssaga is a half-hour long drama based on a part of Brenna-Nálssaga. It tells the story of Hallgerður Langbrók having food stolen in Kirkjubær and the horse she received as a reward from Gunnar. This is followed by Gunnar's quarrel with Otkel in Kirkjubær and his advisor Skammkel. Their business ends with Gunnar killing both of them. The second part is a half-hour long documentary where scholars bring out something interesting about this part of the story.
Director: Björn Brynjúlfur Björnsson
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date: January 1, 2003
Cast
Screenplay
- Hrefna Haraldsdóttir (Screenplay)
Music: Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson
Cinematography: Víðir Sigurðsson
Editing: Elísabet Ronaldsdóttir
Production: Njálssaga ehf.
Country: Iceland
Language: Íslenska
Original Language: is
More Films by Director: Björn Brynjúlfur Björnsson
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Njalssaga about?
- TV movie based on the first chapters of the Icelandic Brennu-Njáls saga. The first part of Njálssaga is a half-hour long drama based on a part of Brenna-Nálssaga. It tells the story of Hallgerður Langbrók having food stolen in Kirkjubær and the horse she received as a reward from Gunnar. This is followed by Gunnar's quarrel with Otkel in Kirkjubær and his advisor Skammkel. Their business ends with Gunnar killing both of them. The second part is a half-hour long documentary where scholars bring out something interesting about this part of the story.
- Who directed Njalssaga?
- Njalssaga was directed by Björn Brynjúlfur Björnsson.
- Who stars in Njalssaga?
- Njalssaga stars Hilmir Snær Guðnason, Ingvar E. Sigurðsson, Margrét Vilhjálmsdóttir, Benedikt Erlingsson, Helgi Björnsson, Halldóra Geirharðsdóttir.
- How long is Njalssaga?
- Njalssaga has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
- What genre is Njalssaga?
- Njalssaga is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Njalssaga produced?
- Njalssaga was produced in Iceland.