The Fires
Eldarnir
Synopsis
Top volcanologist Anna Arnardóttir faces two disasters at once: a volcanic eruption that threatens the safety of the capital city and a love affair that could destroy her marriage.
Top Cast
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Vigdís Hrefna Pálsdóttir
Anna Arnardóttir
Pilou Asbæk
Thomas
Joi Johannsson
Kristinn
Steinunn Kaldal Jakobsdóttir
Salka
María Heba Þorkelsdóttir
Ebba
Thor Tulinius
Jóhannes
Sigurður Sigurjónsson
Ragnar
Guðmundur Ólafsson
Eiríkur
Arndís Hrönn Egilsdóttir
Sigríður
Almar Blær Sigurjonsson
Úlfar
Jörundur Ragnarsson
Stefán
Ingvar E. Sigurðsson
Örn
Karólína Pálmadóttir
Björn Ingi Hilmarsson
Bergur
Erling Jóhannesson
Ófeigur
Sólveig Arnarsdóttir
Halldóra
Kjartan Bjargmundsson
Júlíus
Sigríður Hagalín Björnsdóttir
Kastljós kynnir
Release History & Theatrical Window
Nordic Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ugla Hauksdóttir
- Screenplay & Story
- Sigríður Hagalín Björnsdóttir, Ugla Hauksdóttir, Markus Englmair
- Original Score
- Herdís Stefánsdóttir
- Original Title
- Eldarnir
- Country of Origin
- Iceland, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Icelandic
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Madants, Netop Films, Bankside Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ugla Hauksdóttir
Sigríður Hagalín Björnsdóttir, Ugla Hauksdóttir, Markus Englmair
Herdís Stefánsdóttir
Ollie Downey
Kristján Loðmfjörð
Klaudia Śmieja-Rostworowska, Grímar Jónsson, Atli Örvarsson
Department Leadership Roster
Klaudia Śmieja-Rostworowska
Producer
Grímar Jónsson
Producer
Ugla Hauksdóttir
Writer
Markus Englmair
Writer
Ugla Hauksdóttir
Director
Ollie Downey
Director of Photography
Kristján Loðmfjörð
Editor
Herdís Stefánsdóttir
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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***2025***
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fires
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Fires about?
Top volcanologist Anna Arnardóttir faces two disasters at once: a volcanic eruption that threatens the safety of the capital city and a love affair that could destroy her marriage.
Who directed The Fires?
The Fires was directed by Ugla Hauksdóttir.
Who stars in The Fires?
The principal cast of The Fires includes Vigdís Hrefna Pálsdóttir, Pilou Asbæk, Joi Johannsson, Steinunn Kaldal Jakobsdóttir, María Heba Þorkelsdóttir.
When was The Fires released and how long is it?
The Fires was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Fires?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fires was composed by Herdís Stefánsdóttir.
Is The Fires based on a book or true story?
The Fires is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Sigríður Hagalín Björnsdóttir".