The Viking Sagas
Synopsis
Dr Janina Ramirez travels across glaciers and through the lava fields of Iceland to find out about one of the most compelling of the great Viking stories - the Laxdaela Saga. This hour-long film explores how the unique literary achievements of the Saga writers were possible at a time of such immense cultural, political and religious upheaval.
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BBC The Viking Sagas
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-08-11
Top Cast
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Janina Ramirez
Self - Presenter (as Dr Janina Ramirez)
Sigurdur Atlason
Himself - Sorcery Expert
Vilborg Davíðsdóttir
Herself - Writer & Historian (as Vilborg Davidsdottir)
Benedikt Erlingsson
Himself
Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson
Himself - Pagan Priest (as Hilmar Orn Hilmarsson)
Siggi Jokulsson
Himself - Farmer and Storyteller
Einar Kárason
Himself - Best-selling Author (as Einar Karason)
Heather O'Donoghue
Herself - Professor of Old Norse, Oxford University
Gisli Sigurdsson
Himself - Historian
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ashley Gething
- Original Title
- The Viking Sagas
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- Century Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ashley Gething
Adam Barker
Department Leadership Roster
Ashley Gething
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Viking Sagas
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What is The Viking Sagas about?
Dr Janina Ramirez travels across glaciers and through the lava fields of Iceland to find out about one of the most compelling of the great Viking stories - the Laxdaela Saga. This hour-long film explores how the unique literary achievements of the Saga writers were possible at a time of such immense cultural, political and religious upheaval.
Who directed The Viking Sagas?
The Viking Sagas was directed by Ashley Gething.
Who stars in The Viking Sagas?
The principal cast of The Viking Sagas includes Janina Ramirez, Sigurdur Atlason, Vilborg Davíðsdóttir, Benedikt Erlingsson, Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson.
When was The Viking Sagas released and how long is it?
The Viking Sagas was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 59m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Viking Sagas?
The Viking Sagas holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).