Woyzeck
“A Vesturport and Reykjavik City Theatre production”
Synopsis
The excitedly physical staging of Georg Buchner’s tragic and fragmented play about a young man struggling to make the best from what life has dealt him. A hostage to fortune, class and his sadistic superiors, Woyzeck’s fate is played out in a series of nightmarish encounters. He stumbles through a world of macabre carnival, sexual betrayal and cruel oppression, pursued by the demons of his own paranoid fantasies. Pushed beyond breaking point, Woyzeck’s last love- crazed act destroys the only thing he truly cares for.
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Ingvar E. Sigurðsson
Woyzeck
Nína Dögg Filippusdóttir
Marie
Víkingur Kristjánsson
Captain
Harpa Amardottir
Doctor
Björn Hlynur Haraldsson
Drum Major
Ólafur Egill Egilsson
Andres
Ami Petur Gudjonsson
Fiddler
Erlendur Eiríksson
Sergant
Ólafur Darri Ólafsson
Entertainer
Johannes Niels Sigurdsson
Swan / Doctor's Assistant
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$20K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$50K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.5x
+$30K net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gísli Örn Garðarsson
- Original Score
- Nick Cave, Warren Ellis
- Original Title
- Woyzeck
- Country of Origin
- Iceland, South Korea, Spain, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $20K
- Worldwide Gross
- $50K
- Production Studios
- Vesturport
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gísli Örn Garðarsson
Nick Cave, Warren Ellis
Dyri Jonsson, Rakel Garðarsdóttir
Department Leadership Roster
Gísli Örn Garðarsson
Director
Filippía Elísdóttir
Costume Design
Dyri Jonsson
Producer
Rakel Garðarsdóttir
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Woyzeck.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Woyzeck
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Woyzeck about?
The excitedly physical staging of Georg Buchner’s tragic and fragmented play about a young man struggling to make the best from what life has dealt him. A hostage to fortune, class and his sadistic superiors, Woyzeck’s fate is played out in a series of nightmarish encounters. He stumbles through a world of macabre carnival, sexual betrayal and cruel oppression, pursued by the demons of his own paranoid fantasies. Pushed beyond breaking point, Woyzeck’s last love- crazed act destroys the only thing he truly cares for.
Who directed Woyzeck?
Woyzeck was directed by Gísli Örn Garðarsson.
Who stars in Woyzeck?
The principal cast of Woyzeck includes Ingvar E. Sigurðsson, Nína Dögg Filippusdóttir, Víkingur Kristjánsson, Harpa Amardottir, Björn Hlynur Haraldsson.
When was Woyzeck released and how long is it?
Woyzeck was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What was the box office and production budget of Woyzeck?
Woyzeck had a reported production budget of $20K and grossed $50K at the worldwide box office (2.5 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Woyzeck?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Woyzeck was composed by Nick Cave, Warren Ellis.