Metalhead
Málmhaus
Synopsis
A young girl in 1990s Iceland is caught between the life that took her brother and her own inability to strike out on her own. In her grief, she finds solace in metal and dreams of making her own music.
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METALHEAD Trailer | Festival 2013
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-09-05
Top Cast
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Þorbjörg Helga Þorgilsdóttir
Hera
Ingvar E. Sigurðsson
Karl
Halldóra Geirharðsdóttir
Droplaug
Sveinn Ólafur Gunnarsson
Janus
Hannes Óli Ágústsson
Knútur
Þröstur Leó Gunnarsson
Einar
Sigrún Edda Björnsdóttir
Anna
Magnús Ólafsson
Erlingur
Óskar Logi Ágústsson
Baldur
Diljá Valsdóttir
Hera (11 Years Old)
Mikael Kaaber
Knútur (11 Years Old)
Þórunn Arna Kristjánsdóttir
Elsa
Urður Heimisdóttir
Elsa (11 Years Old)
Ole Erik Furu
Ingve
Hilmar Wollan III
Oysten
Ragnar Sverrison
Pal Ole
Brynhildur Guðjónsdóttir
Halldóra
Pétur Einarsson
Traveler
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ragnar Bragason
- Screenplay & Story
- Ragnar Bragason
- Original Score
- Petur Thor Benediktsson
- Original Title
- Málmhaus
- Country of Origin
- Iceland, Norway
- Spoken Languages
- English, Icelandic, Norwegian
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Mystery Ísland, Hummelfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ragnar Bragason
Ragnar Bragason
Petur Thor Benediktsson
Valdís Óskarsdóttir
Árni Filippusson, Davíð Óskar Ólafsson
Department Leadership Roster
Ragnar Bragason
Director
Ragnar Bragason
Screenplay
Valdís Óskarsdóttir
Editor
Árni Filippusson
Producer
Davíð Óskar Ólafsson
Producer
Petur Thor Benediktsson
Original Music Composer
Sveinn Viðar Hjartarson
Production Design
Helga Rós Hannam
Costume Design
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Metalhead
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What is Metalhead about?
A young girl in 1990s Iceland is caught between the life that took her brother and her own inability to strike out on her own. In her grief, she finds solace in metal and dreams of making her own music.
Who directed Metalhead?
Metalhead was directed by Ragnar Bragason.
Who stars in Metalhead?
The principal cast of Metalhead includes Þorbjörg Helga Þorgilsdóttir, Ingvar E. Sigurðsson, Halldóra Geirharðsdóttir, Sveinn Ólafur Gunnarsson, Hannes Óli Ágústsson.
When was Metalhead released and how long is it?
Metalhead was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Metalhead?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Metalhead was composed by Petur Thor Benediktsson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Metalhead?
Metalhead holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).