Lamb (2021)
Mother. Nature.
An Icelandic couple live with their herd of sheep on a beautiful but remote farm. When they discover a mysterious newborn on their land, they decide to keep it and raise it as their own. This unexpected development and the prospects of a new family brings them much joy before ultimately destroying them.
Director: Valdimar Jóhannsson
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Runtime: 106 min
Release Date: August 12, 2021
Cast
- Noomi Rapace - María
- Hilmir Snær Guðnason - Ingvar
- Björn Hlynur Haraldsson - Pétur
- Ingvar E. Sigurðsson - Creature
- Ester Bibi - Woman
- Sigurður Elvar Viðarson - Truck Driver
- Theodór Ingi Ólafsson - Man
- Arnþruður Dögg Sigurðardóttir - Woman 2
- Gunnar Þor Karlsson - Bus Driver
- Lára Björk Hall - Ada (voice)
Screenplay
Music: Tóti Guðnason
Cinematography: Eli Arenson
Editing: Agnieszka Glińska
Production: Go to Sheep, Film i Väst, Chimney Sweden, Chimney Poland
Country: Iceland, Poland, Sweden
Language: Íslenska
Budget: $5M
Box Office: $3M
Original Language: is
Themes
Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, Profound Sadness and Tears, Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Widowhood and Coping with Loss
Keywords
musician, brother, mountain, melancholy, iceland, grief, lamb, parenthood, birth, couple, mental illness, mysterious, grim, thoughtful, somber
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lamb about?
- An Icelandic couple live with their herd of sheep on a beautiful but remote farm. When they discover a mysterious newborn on their land, they decide to keep it and raise it as their own. This unexpected development and the prospects of a new family brings them much joy before ultimately destroying them.
- Who directed Lamb?
- Lamb was directed by Valdimar Jóhannsson.
- Who stars in Lamb?
- Lamb stars Noomi Rapace, Hilmir Snær Guðnason, Björn Hlynur Haraldsson, Ingvar E. Sigurðsson, Ester Bibi, Sigurður Elvar Viðarson.
- How long is Lamb?
- Lamb has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
- What genre is Lamb?
- Lamb is a Drama, Fantasy, Horror film.
- What is the budget of Lamb?
- Lamb had a budget of $5M.
- How much did Lamb gross?
- Lamb grossed $3M worldwide.
- Where was Lamb produced?
- Lamb was produced in Iceland, Poland, Sweden.
- What are the themes of Lamb?
- The themes of Lamb include: Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, Profound Sadness and Tears, Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Widowhood and Coping with Loss.