The Fish Can Sing (1973)
Set at the start of the twentieth century, the movie deals with the orphaned boy Álfgrímur, his adoptive grandparents, and the small, tolerant community of misfits and eccentrics they gather around them at Brekkukot, their cottage in Reykjavík. As Álfgrímur begins to encounter the minor politicians, businessmen and social-climbers of the growing town of Reykjavík he starts to question his future as a fisherman's grandson, and is increasingly fascinated by Garðar Hólm, the celebrated Icelandic "world singer" whose sporadic returns to Iceland encourage Álfgrímur to pursue his own personal goals of self-expression. He discovers the true value of his boyhood experiences only as he sets out on a path that will take him away from them forever.
Cast
- Árni Árnason - Álfgrímur (Age 17)
- Þorsteinn Ö. Stephensen - Grandfather
- Regína Þórðardóttir - Grandmother
- Þóra Borg Einarsson - Aunt Kristín
- Sigríður B Bragadóttir - Guðmundsen Girl
- Róbert Arnfinnsson - Guðmundsen
- Nikulás Þorvarðsson - Álfgrímur (Age 12)
- Sigrún Hjálmtýsdóttir - Guðmundsen Girl (Aged 17)
- Margrét Helga Jóhanssdóttir - Cloe
- Halldór Laxness
Screenplay
- Halldór Laxness (Novel)
- Rolf Hädrich (Script Editor)
Keywords
based on novel or book
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Fish Can Sing about?
- Set at the start of the twentieth century, the movie deals with the orphaned boy Álfgrímur, his adoptive grandparents, and the small, tolerant community of misfits and eccentrics they gather around them at Brekkukot, their cottage in Reykjavík. As Álfgrímur begins to encounter the minor politicians, businessmen and social-climbers of the growing town of Reykjavík he starts to question his future as a fisherman's grandson, and is increasingly fascinated by Garðar Hólm, the celebrated Icelandic "world singer" whose sporadic returns to Iceland encourage Álfgrímur to pursue his own personal goals of self-expression. He discovers the true value of his boyhood experiences only as he sets out on a path that will take him away from them forever.
- Who directed The Fish Can Sing?
- The Fish Can Sing was directed by Rolf Hädrich.
- Who stars in The Fish Can Sing?
- The Fish Can Sing stars Árni Árnason, Þorsteinn Ö. Stephensen, Regína Þórðardóttir, Þóra Borg Einarsson, Sigríður B Bragadóttir, Róbert Arnfinnsson.
- How long is The Fish Can Sing?
- The Fish Can Sing has a runtime of 2h 47m (167 minutes).
- What genre is The Fish Can Sing?
- The Fish Can Sing is a Drama film.
- Where was The Fish Can Sing produced?
- The Fish Can Sing was produced in Sweden, Germany, Iceland, Denmark, Norway.