Paris of the North
París norðursins
Synopsis
Seeking shelter from the trials and tribulations of city life, Hugi has built a quiet existence for himself in a tiny village in the middle of nowhere. Here, he passes his days jogging, attending AA meetings and taking Portuguese lessons online. But when Hugi’s estranged, boozy father shows up out of the blue, the precarious balance he has worked so hard to achieve is tested to the limit.
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Film Trailer: París norðursins / Paris of the North
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-06-29
Top Cast
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Björn Thors
Hugi
Helgi Björnsson
Veigar
Nanna Kristín Magnúsdóttir
Erna
Sigurður Skúlason
Svanur
Jón Páll Eyjólfsson
Richard
Haki Lorenzen
Albert
Salome R. Gunnarsdottir
Læknir
Bláklukku Carlo Flóki
Kolumbus
Arnbjörg Hlíf Valsdóttir
Helena (voice)
Mário Frade
Wildlife Documentary Narrator (voice)
Vilhelm Þór Neto
Boyfriend on Phone (voice)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hafsteinn Gunnar Sigurðsson
- Screenplay & Story
- Huldar Breiðfjörð
- Original Score
- Prins Póló
- Original Title
- París norðursins
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, Iceland, France
- Spoken Languages
- Icelandic
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Zik Zak Filmworks, Kjartansson ehf.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hafsteinn Gunnar Sigurðsson
Huldar Breiðfjörð
Prins Póló
G. Magni Ágústsson
Kristján Loðmfjörð
Department Leadership Roster
Hafsteinn Gunnar Sigurðsson
Director
G. Magni Ágústsson
Director of Photography
Prins Póló
Original Music Composer
Huldar Breiðfjörð
Screenplay
Kristján Loðmfjörð
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Frequently Asked Questions About Paris of the North
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What is Paris of the North about?
Seeking shelter from the trials and tribulations of city life, Hugi has built a quiet existence for himself in a tiny village in the middle of nowhere. Here, he passes his days jogging, attending AA meetings and taking Portuguese lessons online. But when Hugi’s estranged, boozy father shows up out of the blue, the precarious balance he has worked so hard to achieve is tested to the limit.
Who directed Paris of the North?
Paris of the North was directed by Hafsteinn Gunnar Sigurðsson.
Who stars in Paris of the North?
The principal cast of Paris of the North includes Björn Thors, Helgi Björnsson, Nanna Kristín Magnúsdóttir, Sigurður Skúlason, Jón Páll Eyjólfsson.
When was Paris of the North released and how long is it?
Paris of the North was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Paris of the North?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Paris of the North was composed by Prins Póló.