The House
Húsið
Synopsis
A young couple moves into an old house. She teaches deaf children, he is a musician, working on his own compositions. Their separate worlds, one silent, the other full of sounds, create a vivid pattern of contrasts, which affect their emotional lives and their living together. From the time they move into the house, they are strangely aware of something odd, especially she, while he concentrates more and more upon his work. A series of incidents adds to her growing uneasiness about the house. Its past seems to creep in on her. She feels as if some tragedy must have befallen the people that lived there before, but when she starts asking around she gets few answers. There is something about the house that seems to be on the verge of overpowering her - something that in an unexpected way is related to her origins and permanently affects her life and destiny.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Egill Eðvarðsson
- Screenplay & Story
- Björn Björnsson, Egill Eðvarðsson, Snorri Þórisson
- Original Score
- Þórir Baldursson
- Original Title
- Húsið
- Country of Origin
- Iceland
- Spoken Languages
- Icelandic
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Pegasus Pictures, Sagafilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Egill Eðvarðsson
Björn Björnsson, Egill Eðvarðsson, Snorri Þórisson
Þórir Baldursson
Snorri Þórisson
Snorri Þórisson, Egill Eðvarðsson
Department Leadership Roster
Egill Eðvarðsson
Director
Snorri Þórisson
Editor
Egill Eðvarðsson
Editor
Snorri Þórisson
Director of Photography
Björn G. Björnsson
Production Design
Björn Björnsson
Writer
Egill Eðvarðsson
Writer
Snorri Þórisson
Writer
Þórir Baldursson
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The House
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The House about?
A young couple moves into an old house. She teaches deaf children, he is a musician, working on his own compositions. Their separate worlds, one silent, the other full of sounds, create a vivid pattern of contrasts, which affect their emotional lives and their living together. From the time they move into the house, they are strangely aware of something odd, especially she, while he concentrates more and more upon his work. A series of incidents adds to her growing uneasiness about the house. Its past seems to creep in on her. She feels as if some tragedy must have befallen the people that lived there before, but when she starts asking around she gets few answers. There is something about the house that seems to be on the verge of overpowering her - something that in an unexpected way is related to her origins and permanently affects her life and destiny.
Who directed The House?
The House was directed by Egill Eðvarðsson.
Who stars in The House?
The principal cast of The House includes Lilja Þórisdóttir, Jóhann Sigurðarson, Þóra Borg, Helgi Skúlason, Róbert Arnfinnsson.
When was The House released and how long is it?
The House was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The House?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The House was composed by Þórir Baldursson.