Devil's Island (1996)

Devil's Island (1996) poster

Devil's Island is a bitter sweet tale of Iceland in the fifties. Life is rough in Reykjavik's post-war slum of Camp Thule, where the abandoned US military barracks have been turned into makeshift homes. Struggling wives and their hard-working husbands try to make ends meet. The younger generation dreams of dollars, Rock'n'Roll and the American way of life. To celebrate or to drown their misery - they're never short of a good reason to booze. Devil's Island vividly depicts the everyday life of a wacky family, their neighbours and friends and shows how some of their dreams come true and others don't.

Director: Fridrik Thor Fridriksson
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 104 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson, Björgvin Halldórsson
Cinematography: Ari Kristinsson
Editing: Steingrímur Karlsson, Skule Eriksen
Production: Íslenska kvikmyndasamsteypan, Zentropa Entertainments, Peter Rommel Productions, Filmhuset AS, ZDF/Arte
Country: Denmark, Germany, Iceland, Norway
Language: Íslenska
Original Language: is

Themes

Crushing Despair and the Void, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness, Social Commentary and Reflection

Keywords

based on novel or book, poverty, social outcast

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Devil's Island about?
Devil's Island is a bitter sweet tale of Iceland in the fifties. Life is rough in Reykjavik's post-war slum of Camp Thule, where the abandoned US military barracks have been turned into makeshift homes. Struggling wives and their hard-working husbands try to make ends meet. The younger generation dreams of dollars, Rock'n'Roll and the American way of life. To celebrate or to drown their misery - they're never short of a good reason to booze. Devil's Island vividly depicts the everyday life of a wacky family, their neighbours and friends and shows how some of their dreams come true and others don't.
Who directed Devil's Island?
Devil's Island was directed by Fridrik Thor Fridriksson.
Who stars in Devil's Island?
Devil's Island stars Baltasar Kormákur, Sigurveig Jónsdóttir, Gísli Halldórsson, Halldóra Geirharðsdóttir, Sveinn Þórir Geirsson, Saga Jónsdóttir.
How long is Devil's Island?
Devil's Island has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
What genre is Devil's Island?
Devil's Island is a Drama, Comedy film.
Where was Devil's Island produced?
Devil's Island was produced in Denmark, Germany, Iceland, Norway.
What are the themes of Devil's Island?
The themes of Devil's Island include: Crushing Despair and the Void, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness, Social Commentary and Reflection.