Fencing
Lokahnykkur
Synopsis
The film follows a day in the life of a troubled elderly gentleman facing fear of death and visions of his late father who he gets mixed up with his favorite figure of fiction, Captain Ahab from Moby Dick. He has visions of rubber shoes in the sewer where he works leading him to think back on his childhood and the origins of his bizarre work of art for which he has sacrificed even his marriage. His masterpiece is a bizarre fence along a black beach which he tends to with tenderness but dreads to complete.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sigtryggur Baldursson
- Screenplay & Story
- Sigtryggur Baldursson
- Original Score
- Davíð Þór Jónsson, Sigtryggur Baldursson, Luke Gordon
- Original Title
- Lokahnykkur
- Spoken Languages
- Icelandic
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Studios
- Profilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sigtryggur Baldursson
Sigtryggur Baldursson
Davíð Þór Jónsson, Sigtryggur Baldursson, Luke Gordon
Jóhann Sigfússon
Sigtryggur Baldursson, Hilmar Darri Flygenring
Anna Dís Ólafsdóttir, Jóhann Sigfússon
Department Leadership Roster
Sigtryggur Baldursson
Editor
Hilmar Darri Flygenring
Editor
Anna Dís Ólafsdóttir
Producer
Sigtryggur Baldursson
Director
Jóhann Sigfússon
Producer
Ella Reynisdóttir
Costume Design
Sigtryggur Baldursson
Screenplay
Jóhann Sigfússon
Director of Photography
Ella Reynisdóttir
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Fencing.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fencing
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fencing about?
The film follows a day in the life of a troubled elderly gentleman facing fear of death and visions of his late father who he gets mixed up with his favorite figure of fiction, Captain Ahab from Moby Dick. He has visions of rubber shoes in the sewer where he works leading him to think back on his childhood and the origins of his bizarre work of art for which he has sacrificed even his marriage. His masterpiece is a bizarre fence along a black beach which he tends to with tenderness but dreads to complete.
Who directed Fencing?
Fencing was directed by Sigtryggur Baldursson.
Who stars in Fencing?
The principal cast of Fencing includes Sigurður Sigurjónsson, Hinrik Ólafsson, Ísak Hinriksson, Ella Reynisdóttir.
When was Fencing released and how long is it?
Fencing was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Fencing?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fencing was composed by Davíð Þór Jónsson, Sigtryggur Baldursson, Luke Gordon.