Story of a Mural (1989)

This film is about the largest work of art ever produced in Iceland, the mural on the front of the Búrfell hydro-electric power station. Sigurjón Ólafsson was commisioned for the work, and the film describes the process of the work from the time that he and his assistant, Gudmundur Benediktsson, began the project at Sigurjón's studio until they finally completed it where it stands at the isolated power plant. Sigurjón devised an innovated method for producing the mural. A mould was first cut out in insulating plastic which was then fitted to the concreting construction of the building.

Director: Ásgeir Long
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 10 min
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Screenplay

Music: Magnús Blöndal Jóhannsson
Cinematography: Rafn Rafnsson
Editing: Ásgeir Long
Production: Landsvirkjun
Country: Iceland
Language: Íslenska
Original Language: is
More Films by Director: Ásgeir Long
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Story of a Mural about?
This film is about the largest work of art ever produced in Iceland, the mural on the front of the Búrfell hydro-electric power station. Sigurjón Ólafsson was commisioned for the work, and the film describes the process of the work from the time that he and his assistant, Gudmundur Benediktsson, began the project at Sigurjón's studio until they finally completed it where it stands at the isolated power plant. Sigurjón devised an innovated method for producing the mural. A mould was first cut out in insulating plastic which was then fitted to the concreting construction of the building.
Who directed Story of a Mural?
Story of a Mural was directed by Ásgeir Long.
How long is Story of a Mural?
Story of a Mural has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
What genre is Story of a Mural?
Story of a Mural is a Documentary film.
Where was Story of a Mural produced?
Story of a Mural was produced in Iceland.