Salka Valka
Synopsis
A coming of age story about young Salka Valka who lives in the small fishing village of Íseyri. She is doing well for herself as a partner in a small fishing boat, but people believe she is financed by her deceased mother's former fiance, Steinthór, who disappeared on their wedding day many years ago. Salka becomes infatuated with the idealistic Arnaldur who wants to start a workers union, much to the opposition of local entrepreneur Bogesen. The past comes to haunt her in the return of Steinthór but Salka fends off his advances only to lose the restless Arnaldur away. http://www.icelandicfilmcentre.is
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Gunnel Broström
Salka Valka
Folke Sundquist
Arnaldur Björnsson
Margaretha Krook
Sigurlína Jónsdóttir
Erik Strandmark
Steinþór Steinsson
Birgitta Pettersson
Young Salka Valka
Nils Hallberg
Angantýr Bogensen
Rune Carlsten
Johan Bogensen
Sigge Fürst
Salvation Army Captain
Marianne Löfgren
Þórdís
Elsa Prawitz
American Tourist
John Norrman
Eyjólfur
Hedvig Lindby
Steinunn
Lárus Pállsson
Beinten
Ingemar Holde
Guðmundur Jónsson
Åke Lindström
Laborer
Erik Hell
Customs Inspector
Stig Johanson
Teacher
John Melin
Katrinus
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arne Mattsson
- Screenplay & Story
- Rune Lindström, Halldór Laxness
- Original Score
- Sven Skjöld
- Original Title
- Salka Valka
- Country of Origin
- Iceland, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- English, Swedish
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Production Studios
- Svenska AB Nordisk Tonefilm, Edda Film (II)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arne Mattsson
Rune Lindström, Halldór Laxness
Sven Skjöld
Sven Nykvist
Lennart Wallén
Guðlaugur Rósinkranz
Department Leadership Roster
Rune Lindström
Writer
Guðlaugur Rósinkranz
Producer
Lennart Wallén
Editor
Arne Mattsson
Director
Halldór Laxness
Writer
Bertha Sånnell
Costume Design
Bibi Lindström
Production Design
Sven Nykvist
Director of Photography
Sven Skjöld
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Salka Valka
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What is Salka Valka about?
A coming of age story about young Salka Valka who lives in the small fishing village of Íseyri. She is doing well for herself as a partner in a small fishing boat, but people believe she is financed by her deceased mother's former fiance, Steinthór, who disappeared on their wedding day many years ago. Salka becomes infatuated with the idealistic Arnaldur who wants to start a workers union, much to the opposition of local entrepreneur Bogesen. The past comes to haunt her in the return of Steinthór but Salka fends off his advances only to lose the restless Arnaldur away. http://www.icelandicfilmcentre.is
Who directed Salka Valka?
Salka Valka was directed by Arne Mattsson.
Who stars in Salka Valka?
The principal cast of Salka Valka includes Gunnel Broström, Folke Sundquist, Margaretha Krook, Erik Strandmark, Birgitta Pettersson.
When was Salka Valka released and how long is it?
Salka Valka was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 2h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Salka Valka?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Salka Valka was composed by Sven Skjöld.