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IMDb20151h 15mUnited Kingdom, Iceland

I Want to Be Weird

Ég vil vera skrítin

“An extraordinary art event for ordinary girls”

Synopsis

The documentary is a portrait of concept artist Kitty Von Sometime and her journey as she creates the Weird Girls Project. The Weird Girls - “an extraordinary art event for ordinary girls” - is a one day performance, but actresses are not allowed. From it’s conception seven years ago by Kitty Von Sometime, The Weird Girls Project has quickly become a national phenomenon in Iceland and every episode is covered by the national TV and print media. Between a pop event and feminist activism, performance art and a goliardic action, the project gives voice and space to woman to freely express themselves in a fabulous and unique carnival.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Brynja Dögg Friðriksdóttir
Screenplay & Story
Adrienne Grierson
Original Score
Sigríður Eyþórsdóttir, Eyþór Ingi Eyþórsson
Original Title
Ég vil vera skrítin
Country of Origin
United Kingdom, Iceland
Spoken Languages
English, Icelandic
Runtime
1h 15m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Brynja Dögg Friðriksdóttir

Screenplay & Story

Adrienne Grierson

Original Score & Music

Sigríður Eyþórsdóttir, Eyþór Ingi Eyþórsson

Director of Photography

Hrafn Garðarsson, Brynja Dögg Friðriksdóttir

Film Editing

Brynja Dögg Friðriksdóttir, Elísabet Ronaldsdóttir

Producers

Heather Millard

Department Leadership Roster

Adrienne Grierson

Screenplay

Heather Millard

Heather Millard

Producer

Brynja Dögg Friðriksdóttir

Editor

Elísabet Ronaldsdóttir

Elísabet Ronaldsdóttir

Editor

Brynja Dögg Friðriksdóttir

Director

Hrafn Garðarsson

Director of Photography

Brynja Dögg Friðriksdóttir

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for I Want to Be Weird.

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Frequently Asked Questions About I Want to Be Weird

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is I Want to Be Weird about?

The documentary is a portrait of concept artist Kitty Von Sometime and her journey as she creates the Weird Girls Project. The Weird Girls - “an extraordinary art event for ordinary girls” - is a one day performance, but actresses are not allowed. From it’s conception seven years ago by Kitty Von Sometime, The Weird Girls Project has quickly become a national phenomenon in Iceland and every episode is covered by the national TV and print media. Between a pop event and feminist activism, performance art and a goliardic action, the project gives voice and space to woman to freely express themselves in a fabulous and unique carnival.

Who directed I Want to Be Weird?

I Want to Be Weird was directed by Brynja Dögg Friðriksdóttir.

Who stars in I Want to Be Weird?

The principal cast of I Want to Be Weird includes Kitty von-Sometime.

When was I Want to Be Weird released and how long is it?

I Want to Be Weird was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.

Who composed the musical score for I Want to Be Weird?

The original motion picture soundtrack for I Want to Be Weird was composed by Sigríður Eyþórsdóttir, Eyþór Ingi Eyþórsson.