Form Sorcerer - Portrait of Sigurjón Ólafsson, sculptor (1988)

A documentary about the Icelandic sculptor, Sigurjón Ólafsson. Shot between 1978-1984, the film shows Mr. Ólafsson making a portrait in clay of the late president of Iceland, Dr. Kristján Eldjárn. The proces is shown almost from the beginning until the sculpture has been moulded into bronze. The film also deals with some of Ólafsson's other work and a visit is paid to the artists's place of birth, Eyrarbakki, a small village on the south west coast of Iceland.

Director: Þorsteinn Úlfar Björnsson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 30 min
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Screenplay

Music: Alain Debray
Cinematography: Þorsteinn Úlfar Björnsson
Editing: Þorsteinn Úlfar Björnsson
Production: Auk hf.
Country: Iceland
Language: Íslenska
Original Language: is
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What is Form Sorcerer - Portrait of Sigurjón Ólafsson, sculptor about?
A documentary about the Icelandic sculptor, Sigurjón Ólafsson. Shot between 1978-1984, the film shows Mr. Ólafsson making a portrait in clay of the late president of Iceland, Dr. Kristján Eldjárn. The proces is shown almost from the beginning until the sculpture has been moulded into bronze. The film also deals with some of Ólafsson's other work and a visit is paid to the artists's place of birth, Eyrarbakki, a small village on the south west coast of Iceland.
Who directed Form Sorcerer - Portrait of Sigurjón Ólafsson, sculptor?
Form Sorcerer - Portrait of Sigurjón Ólafsson, sculptor was directed by Þorsteinn Úlfar Björnsson.
How long is Form Sorcerer - Portrait of Sigurjón Ólafsson, sculptor?
Form Sorcerer - Portrait of Sigurjón Ólafsson, sculptor has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
What genre is Form Sorcerer - Portrait of Sigurjón Ólafsson, sculptor?
Form Sorcerer - Portrait of Sigurjón Ólafsson, sculptor is a Documentary film.
Where was Form Sorcerer - Portrait of Sigurjón Ólafsson, sculptor produced?
Form Sorcerer - Portrait of Sigurjón Ólafsson, sculptor was produced in Iceland.