Under the Glacier
Kristnihald undir Jökli
Synopsis
Our hero is Umbi (an acronym for emissary of the bishop), sent by him to undertake an important investigation at Snæfell-glacier. In particular he is to look into the conduct and behavior of Jón Prímus, the old pastor at Snæfell. Fantastic rumors are rife: amongst other things it is said that a corpse is lodged in the glacier! Armed with his tape recorder and notebook, Umbi embarks upon his mission. He tries to question the weird locals, a weird lot, but gets evasive answers. Slowly he is dragged into a quagmire of strange happenings and his efforts to understand only make him confused. If at the beginning he is a chipper, a mere device, by the end of the story he is inextricably involved, a committed participant in the bizarre events.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Sigurður Sigurjónsson
Umbi
Baldvin Halldórsson
Séra Jón Prímus
Margrét Helga Jóhannsdóttir
Úa
Kristbjörg Kjeld
Hnallþóra
Helgi Skúlason
Dr. Godman Sýngmann
Þórhallur Sigurðsson
Jódínus Álfberg
Rúrik Haraldsson
Tumi Jónsen
Sólveig Halldórsdóttir
Fína Jónsen
Guðrún Þ. Stephensen
Frú Tuma Jónsen
Gestur Einar Jónasson
Helgi Lángvetníngur
Egill Ólafsson
Saknússemm II
Panos Coutras
Epímenídes
Valgeir Skagfjörð
Gígjarinn
Ívar Webster
James Butler
Þorsteinn Hannesson
Karínáli
Árni Bergmann Jóhannsson
Rússneskur biskup
Gísli Alfreð Sson
Enskur biskup
Gylfi Pálsson
Guðfræðingur
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Guðný Halldórsdóttir
- Screenplay & Story
- Gerald Wilson
- Original Score
- Gunnar Reynir Sveinsson
- Original Title
- Kristnihald undir Jökli
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Iceland
- Spoken Languages
- Icelandic
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Umbi s.f., Magma Films Ltd., Süddeutscher Rundfunk
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Guðný Halldórsdóttir
Gerald Wilson, Halldór Laxness
Gunnar Reynir Sveinsson
W. P. Hassenstein, Guðný Halldórsdóttir
Kristín Pálsdóttir
Ralph Christians, Halldór Þorgeirsson
Department Leadership Roster
Gerald Wilson
Screenplay
W. P. Hassenstein
Director of Photography
Ralph Christians
Producer
Hanna Laufey Elísdóttir
Costume Design
Halldór Þorgeirsson
Producer
Guðný Halldórsdóttir
Director of Photography
Kristín Pálsdóttir
Editor
Karl Júlíusson
Production Design
Guðný Halldórsdóttir
Director
Gunnar Reynir Sveinsson
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Under the Glacier.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Under the Glacier.
list7
1989
1989
Movie Books
Similar Titles to Under the Glacier
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
7.0
7.4
6.9
7.7
7.3
7.2
7.1
7.7
7.7
7.9
6.0
7.4
7.2
7.2
7.3
7.8
7.3
10.0
7.0
More Like Under the Glacier
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Under the Glacier
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Under the Glacier about?
Our hero is Umbi (an acronym for emissary of the bishop), sent by him to undertake an important investigation at Snæfell-glacier. In particular he is to look into the conduct and behavior of Jón Prímus, the old pastor at Snæfell. Fantastic rumors are rife: amongst other things it is said that a corpse is lodged in the glacier! Armed with his tape recorder and notebook, Umbi embarks upon his mission. He tries to question the weird locals, a weird lot, but gets evasive answers. Slowly he is dragged into a quagmire of strange happenings and his efforts to understand only make him confused. If at the beginning he is a chipper, a mere device, by the end of the story he is inextricably involved, a committed participant in the bizarre events.
Who directed Under the Glacier?
Under the Glacier was directed by Guðný Halldórsdóttir.
Who stars in Under the Glacier?
The principal cast of Under the Glacier includes Sigurður Sigurjónsson, Baldvin Halldórsson, Margrét Helga Jóhannsdóttir, Kristbjörg Kjeld, Helgi Skúlason.
When was Under the Glacier released and how long is it?
Under the Glacier was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Under the Glacier?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Under the Glacier was composed by Gunnar Reynir Sveinsson.
Is Under the Glacier based on a book or true story?
Under the Glacier is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Halldór Laxness".