The Sea Baron (2015)

The Sea Baron is a cinema verité-styled documentary set in a restaurant by the old Reykjavík harbour, where the legendary sailor Kjartan Halldórsson, who spent decades cooking at sea on vessels of all sizes, started a fishmarket by himself in an old baiting house. Without obtaining any official permit and due to popular demand, he started cooking too and soon had a lively restaurant which is by now one of the most prosperous in Iceland, with top reviews in the NY Times and international media; one of Reykjavík’s landmarks. Instrumental in this success is Kjartan’s jovial and hospitable character, making every guest feel at home.

Director: Eiríkur Guðmundsson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 48 min
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Screenplay

Music: Guðmundur Hrannar Eiríksson, Höskuldur Eiríksson
Cinematography: Haukur Valdimar Pálsson
Editing: Haukur Valdimar Pálsson
Language: English, Íslenska
Original Language: is
More Films by Director: Eiríkur Guðmundsson
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Sea Baron about?
The Sea Baron is a cinema verité-styled documentary set in a restaurant by the old Reykjavík harbour, where the legendary sailor Kjartan Halldórsson, who spent decades cooking at sea on vessels of all sizes, started a fishmarket by himself in an old baiting house. Without obtaining any official permit and due to popular demand, he started cooking too and soon had a lively restaurant which is by now one of the most prosperous in Iceland, with top reviews in the NY Times and international media; one of Reykjavík’s landmarks. Instrumental in this success is Kjartan’s jovial and hospitable character, making every guest feel at home.
Who directed The Sea Baron?
The Sea Baron was directed by Eiríkur Guðmundsson.
How long is The Sea Baron?
The Sea Baron has a runtime of 48m (48 minutes).
What genre is The Sea Baron?
The Sea Baron is a Documentary film.