The Far Traveller
Guðríður víðförla
Synopsis
When she died around 1050 AD, a littleknown Viking explorer had become the most traveled woman of the Middle Ages. She had sailed across the Atlantic Ocean eight times and her travels extended from Iceland to Greenland, North America, Scandinavia, the British Isles, through Europe, and all the way to the Vatican in Rome. She was rescued by Leif Erikson from the shipwreck that earned him the nickname Leif the Lucky. Her name was Gudrídur Thorbjarnardóttir, aka the Far Traveller.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anna Dís Ólafsdóttir
- Screenplay & Story
- Anna Dís Ólafsdóttir
- Original Score
- Eivör Pálsdóttir
- Original Title
- Guðríður víðförla
- Spoken Languages
- English, Icelandic
- Runtime
- 52m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anna Dís Ólafsdóttir
Anna Dís Ólafsdóttir
Eivör Pálsdóttir
Jóhann Sigfússon
Jóhann Sigfússon, Anna Dís Ólafsdóttir
Department Leadership Roster
Jóhann Sigfússon
Producer
Anna Dís Ólafsdóttir
Screenplay
Jóhann Sigfússon
Director of Photography
Anna Dís Ólafsdóttir
Producer
Anna Dís Ólafsdóttir
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Far Traveller
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Far Traveller about?
When she died around 1050 AD, a littleknown Viking explorer had become the most traveled woman of the Middle Ages. She had sailed across the Atlantic Ocean eight times and her travels extended from Iceland to Greenland, North America, Scandinavia, the British Isles, through Europe, and all the way to the Vatican in Rome. She was rescued by Leif Erikson from the shipwreck that earned him the nickname Leif the Lucky. Her name was Gudrídur Thorbjarnardóttir, aka the Far Traveller.
Who directed The Far Traveller?
The Far Traveller was directed by Anna Dís Ólafsdóttir.
Who stars in The Far Traveller?
The principal cast of The Far Traveller includes Imelda Staunton.
When was The Far Traveller released and how long is it?
The Far Traveller was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 52m.
Who composed the musical score for The Far Traveller?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Far Traveller was composed by Eivör Pálsdóttir.