Canvas and Curtains (2013)

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Canvas and Curtains is a documentary about the icelandic artist and scenographer, Steinthor Sigurdsson. This biography narrates Steinthors story from his childhood years in his native town Stykkisholmur, until present time. Steinthor recently celebrated his 80th birthday and has in the past few years continued his work as exhibition planner and designer. In this film we follow his present time work, designing the Icelandic Seal Center in Hvammstangi and the Volcano Museum in Stykkisholmur. Steinthor goes to visit an old friend in Stockholm. The trip brings back memories from their school years at Stockholms art academy and in Spain in the fifties.

Director: Anna Þóra Steinþórsdóttir
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 59 min
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Screenplay

Music: Tómas R. Einarsson
Editing: Anna Þóra Steinþórsdóttir
Language: Íslenska
Original Language: is
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Canvas and Curtains about?
Canvas and Curtains is a documentary about the icelandic artist and scenographer, Steinthor Sigurdsson. This biography narrates Steinthors story from his childhood years in his native town Stykkisholmur, until present time. Steinthor recently celebrated his 80th birthday and has in the past few years continued his work as exhibition planner and designer. In this film we follow his present time work, designing the Icelandic Seal Center in Hvammstangi and the Volcano Museum in Stykkisholmur. Steinthor goes to visit an old friend in Stockholm. The trip brings back memories from their school years at Stockholms art academy and in Spain in the fifties.
Who directed Canvas and Curtains?
Canvas and Curtains was directed by Anna Þóra Steinþórsdóttir.
How long is Canvas and Curtains?
Canvas and Curtains has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
What genre is Canvas and Curtains?
Canvas and Curtains is a Documentary film.