Salka Valka (1954)
A coming of age story about young Salka Valka who lives in the small fishing village of Íseyri. She is doing well for herself as a partner in a small fishing boat, but people believe she is financed by her deceased mother's former fiance, Steinthór, who disappeared on their wedding day many years ago. Salka becomes infatuated with the idealistic Arnaldur who wants to start a workers union, much to the opposition of local entrepreneur Bogesen. The past comes to haunt her in the return of Steinthór but Salka fends off his advances only to lose the restless Arnaldur away. http://www.icelandicfilmcentre.is
Director: Arne Mattsson
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 132 min
Release Date: November 16, 1954
Cast
- Gunnel Broström - Salka Valka
- Folke Sundquist - Arnaldur Björnsson
- Margaretha Krook - Sigurlína Jónsdóttir
- Erik Strandmark - Steinþór Steinsson
- Birgitta Pettersson - Young Salka Valka
- Nils Hallberg - Angantýr Bogensen
- Rune Carlsten - Johan Bogensen
- Sigge Fürst - Salvation Army Captain
- Marianne Löfgren - Þórdís
- Elsa Prawitz - American Tourist
Screenplay
Music: Sven Skjöld
Cinematography: Sven Nykvist
Editing: Lennart Wallén
Production: Svenska AB Nordisk Tonefilm, Edda Film (II)
Country: Iceland, Sweden
Language: English, svenska
Original Language: sv
More Films by Director: Arne Mattsson
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Salka Valka about?
- A coming of age story about young Salka Valka who lives in the small fishing village of Íseyri. She is doing well for herself as a partner in a small fishing boat, but people believe she is financed by her deceased mother's former fiance, Steinthór, who disappeared on their wedding day many years ago. Salka becomes infatuated with the idealistic Arnaldur who wants to start a workers union, much to the opposition of local entrepreneur Bogesen. The past comes to haunt her in the return of Steinthór but Salka fends off his advances only to lose the restless Arnaldur away. http://www.icelandicfilmcentre.is
- Who directed Salka Valka?
- Salka Valka was directed by Arne Mattsson.
- Who stars in Salka Valka?
- Salka Valka stars Gunnel Broström, Folke Sundquist, Margaretha Krook, Erik Strandmark, Birgitta Pettersson, Nils Hallberg.
- How long is Salka Valka?
- Salka Valka has a runtime of 2h 12m (132 minutes).
- What genre is Salka Valka?
- Salka Valka is a Drama film.
- Where was Salka Valka produced?
- Salka Valka was produced in Iceland, Sweden.