The Sacred Mound
Hin helgu vé
Synopsis
A seven-year-old boy is sent to a farm on a remote island, when his mother goes abroad. On the island the boy gets to know a twenty-year-old woman who seems willing to take on a mother's role. But the boy is reaching an age of sexual awareness and instead of regarding her as a mother figure; he falls obsessively in love with her.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Steinþór Rafn Matthíasson
Gestur
Alda Sigurðardóttir
Helga
Helgi Skúlason
Helga's Father
Tinna Finnbogadóttir
Kolla
Valdimar Örn Flygenring
Hjalmtyr
Agneta Prytz
Gestur's Grandmother
Edda Björgvinsdóttir
Gestur's Mother
Arne Nyberg
Aldís Aðalbjarnardóttir
Andri Garðar Reynisson
Anna S. Karlsdóttir
Arna Björg Jónasdóttir
Arna Bryndís Óskarsdóttir
Atli Freyr Friðbjörnsson
Ásta Guðmundsdóttir
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hrafn Gunnlaugsson
- Screenplay & Story
- Bo Jönsson, Hrafn Gunnlaugsson
- Original Score
- Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson
- Original Title
- Hin helgu vé
- Country of Origin
- Iceland, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Icelandic
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- SF Studios, Svenska Filminstitutet, Nordisk Film & TV Fond, F.I.L.M., SVT, FilmTeknik, Viking Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hrafn Gunnlaugsson
Bo Jönsson, Hrafn Gunnlaugsson
Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson
Per Källberg
Hrafn Gunnlaugsson, Viðar Víkingsson
Hrafn Gunnlaugsson, Bo Jönsson
Department Leadership Roster
Bo Jönsson
Screenplay
Hrafn Gunnlaugsson
Director
Hrafn Gunnlaugsson
Screenplay
Hrafn Gunnlaugsson
Producer
Bo Jönsson
Producer
Hrafn Gunnlaugsson
Editor
Per Källberg
Director of Photography
Þór Vigfússon
Production Design
Viðar Víkingsson
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sacred Mound
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Sacred Mound about?
A seven-year-old boy is sent to a farm on a remote island, when his mother goes abroad. On the island the boy gets to know a twenty-year-old woman who seems willing to take on a mother's role. But the boy is reaching an age of sexual awareness and instead of regarding her as a mother figure; he falls obsessively in love with her.
Who directed The Sacred Mound?
The Sacred Mound was directed by Hrafn Gunnlaugsson.
Who stars in The Sacred Mound?
The principal cast of The Sacred Mound includes Steinþór Rafn Matthíasson, Alda Sigurðardóttir, Helgi Skúlason, Tinna Finnbogadóttir, Valdimar Örn Flygenring.
When was The Sacred Mound released and how long is it?
The Sacred Mound was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sacred Mound?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sacred Mound was composed by Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson.