Angels of the Universe
Englar alheimsins
Synopsis
The story of an Icelandic man and his slow descent into madness. Along his journey he meets Dagný, the initial cause of his breakdown. Other people he meets in the asylum have been committed for various reasons, such as signing cheques for Adolf Hitler and, believing themselves to be writing songs for the Beatles and telepathically transmitting to the band.
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Ingvar E. Sigurðsson
Páll
Baltasar Kormákur
Óli
Björn Jörundur Friðbjörnsson
Viktor
Hilmir Snær Guðnason
Pétur
Thor Tulinius
Rögnvaldur
Pétur Einarsson
Brynjólfur
Margrét Helga Jóhannsdóttir
Guðrún/Móðir Páls
Theodór Júlíusson
Ólafur / faðir Páls
Friðrik Steinn Friðriksson
Haraldur
Sara Margrét Nordahl
Svana
Halldóra Geirharðsdóttir
Dagný
Hrönn Steingrímsdóttir
Móðir Dagnýjar
Egill Ólafsson
Lúðvík
Pálmi Gestsson
Vilhjálmur
Jón Karl Helgason
Eysteinn
Baldvin Halldórsson
Varðstjóri
Jón Hjartarsson
Lögregluþjónn
Inga Maria Valdimarsdóttir
Jóhanna
Release History & Theatrical Window
Reykjavík
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fridrik Thor Fridriksson
- Screenplay & Story
- Einar Már Guðmundsson
- Original Score
- Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson
- Original Title
- Englar alheimsins
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, Germany, Iceland, Norway, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Icelandic
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Íslenska kvikmyndasamsteypan, Peter Rommel Productions, Filmhuset, Zentropa Entertainments, SVT
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fridrik Thor Fridriksson
Einar Már Guðmundsson
Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson
Harald Gunnar Paalgard
Skule Eriksen, Sigvaldi J. Kárason
Fridrik Thor Fridriksson, Gunnar Carlsson, Anna María Karlsdóttir, Peter Rommel, Egil Ødegård
Department Leadership Roster
Fridrik Thor Fridriksson
Director
Fridrik Thor Fridriksson
Producer
Þórir Marrow Theodórsson
Production Design
Skule Eriksen
Editor
Gunnar Carlsson
Producer
Sigvaldi J. Kárason
Editor
Anna María Karlsdóttir
Producer
Helga Ingunn Stefánsdóttir
Costume Design
Peter Rommel
Producer
Egil Ødegård
Producer
Peter Aalbæk Jensen
Producer
Harald Gunnar Paalgard
Director of Photography
Jon Steinar Ragnarsson
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Angels of the Universe
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Angels of the Universe about?
The story of an Icelandic man and his slow descent into madness. Along his journey he meets Dagný, the initial cause of his breakdown. Other people he meets in the asylum have been committed for various reasons, such as signing cheques for Adolf Hitler and, believing themselves to be writing songs for the Beatles and telepathically transmitting to the band.
Who directed Angels of the Universe?
Angels of the Universe was directed by Fridrik Thor Fridriksson.
Who stars in Angels of the Universe?
The principal cast of Angels of the Universe includes Ingvar E. Sigurðsson, Baltasar Kormákur, Björn Jörundur Friðbjörnsson, Hilmir Snær Guðnason, Thor Tulinius.
When was Angels of the Universe released and how long is it?
Angels of the Universe was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Angels of the Universe?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Angels of the Universe was composed by Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson.
Is Angels of the Universe based on a book or true story?
Angels of the Universe is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Einar Már Guðmundsson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Angels of the Universe?
Angels of the Universe holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).