Njalssaga
Njálssaga
Synopsis
TV movie based on the first chapters of the Icelandic Brennu-Njáls saga. The first part of Njálssaga is a half-hour long drama based on a part of Brenna-Nálssaga. It tells the story of Hallgerður Langbrók having food stolen in Kirkjubær and the horse she received as a reward from Gunnar. This is followed by Gunnar's quarrel with Otkel in Kirkjubær and his advisor Skammkel. Their business ends with Gunnar killing both of them. The second part is a half-hour long documentary where scholars bring out something interesting about this part of the story.
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Hilmir Snær Guðnason
Ingvar E. Sigurðsson
Margrét Vilhjálmsdóttir
Benedikt Erlingsson
Helgi Björnsson
Halldóra Geirharðsdóttir
Þröstur Leó Gunnarsson
Anna Kristín Arngrímsdóttir
Bergur Þór Ingólfsson
Guðrún Gísladóttir
Ívar Örn Sverrisson
Magnús Jónsson
Ólafur Darri Ólafsson
Pétur Einarsson
Pálmi Gestsson
Sveinn Geirsson
Björn Brynjúlfur Björnsson
Þorgeir Orri Harðarson
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Björn Brynjúlfur Björnsson
- Screenplay & Story
- Hrefna Haraldsdóttir
- Original Score
- Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson
- Original Title
- Njálssaga
- Country of Origin
- Iceland
- Spoken Languages
- Icelandic
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- Njálssaga ehf.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Björn Brynjúlfur Björnsson
Hrefna Haraldsdóttir
Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson
Víðir Sigurðsson
Elísabet Ronaldsdóttir
Björn Brynjúlfur Björnsson, Þorgeir Gunnarsson
Department Leadership Roster
Björn Brynjúlfur Björnsson
Director
Hrefna Haraldsdóttir
Screenplay
Víðir Sigurðsson
Director of Photography
Elísabet Ronaldsdóttir
Editor
Björn Brynjúlfur Björnsson
Producer
Þorgeir Gunnarsson
Producer
Dýrleif Ýr Örlygsdóttir
Costume Design
Margrét Einarsdóttir
Costume Design
Hrafnhildur B. Stefánsdóttir
Costume Design
Erla Hrund Gísladóttir
Costume Design
Árni Páll Jóhannsson
Production Design
Haukur Karlsson
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Njalssaga.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Njalssaga
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Njalssaga about?
TV movie based on the first chapters of the Icelandic Brennu-Njáls saga. The first part of Njálssaga is a half-hour long drama based on a part of Brenna-Nálssaga. It tells the story of Hallgerður Langbrók having food stolen in Kirkjubær and the horse she received as a reward from Gunnar. This is followed by Gunnar's quarrel with Otkel in Kirkjubær and his advisor Skammkel. Their business ends with Gunnar killing both of them. The second part is a half-hour long documentary where scholars bring out something interesting about this part of the story.
Who directed Njalssaga?
Njalssaga was directed by Björn Brynjúlfur Björnsson.
Who stars in Njalssaga?
The principal cast of Njalssaga includes Hilmir Snær Guðnason, Ingvar E. Sigurðsson, Margrét Vilhjálmsdóttir, Benedikt Erlingsson, Helgi Björnsson.
When was Njalssaga released and how long is it?
Njalssaga was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Njalssaga?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Njalssaga was composed by Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson.