The Honour of the House
Ungfrúin góða og húsið
Synopsis
A hypocritical and selfish older sister holds power over her younger, unselfish and humanitarian sister by hiding the shame of her younger sister's pregnancy, with the purpose of upholding the aristocratic status of their name and household. Or that is what we are told, because underneath the facade, is a story of two sisters, who have had intimacy with the same man.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Guðný Halldórsdóttir
- Screenplay & Story
- Halldór Laxness
- Original Score
- Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson
- Original Title
- Ungfrúin góða og húsið
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Danish, Icelandic, Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Umbi s.f., Pegasus Pictures, GötaFilm, Nordic Screen Production AS, Film i Väst, Nordisk Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Guðný Halldórsdóttir
Halldór Laxness
Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson
Lárus Ýmir Óskarsson
Department Leadership Roster
Halldór Laxness
Writer
Lárus Ýmir Óskarsson
Editor
Tonie Zetterström
Production Design
Guðný Halldórsdóttir
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Honour of the House
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What is The Honour of the House about?
A hypocritical and selfish older sister holds power over her younger, unselfish and humanitarian sister by hiding the shame of her younger sister's pregnancy, with the purpose of upholding the aristocratic status of their name and household. Or that is what we are told, because underneath the facade, is a story of two sisters, who have had intimacy with the same man.
Who directed The Honour of the House?
The Honour of the House was directed by Guðný Halldórsdóttir.
Who stars in The Honour of the House?
The principal cast of The Honour of the House includes Tinna Gunnlaugsdóttir, Ragnhildur Gísladóttir, Agneta Ekmanner, Rúrik Haraldsson, Egill Ólafsson.
When was The Honour of the House released and how long is it?
The Honour of the House was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The Honour of the House?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Honour of the House was composed by Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson.