Sóley
Synopsis
The story of Sóley is about freedom and oppression. Set in Iceland in the dark eighteenth-century, it relates the adventures of a young farmer whose horses - symbols of his independence - are missing. In his search for the horses and his freedom, he journeys across the uninhabited wastelands of the mountainous interior of the country. Here he encounters the legendary figures of folk tradition. The elf-maiden, Sóley, accompanies him on his way across the highlands. She is the incarnation of the dreams woven by the farmers of Iceland, poverty stricken and oppressed - dreams of a better and more humane way of life, envisaged as the lot of supernatural beings, concealed in the harsh, dramatic landscape of Iceland.
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Sóley (1982) - Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-03-23
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Róska, Manrico Pavolettoni
- Screenplay & Story
- Manrico Pavolettoni, Róska
- Original Score
- Gunnar Reynir Sveinsson
- Original Title
- Sóley
- Country of Origin
- Iceland
- Spoken Languages
- Icelandic
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Róska, Manrico Pavolettoni
Manrico Pavolettoni, Róska
Gunnar Reynir Sveinsson
Guðmundur Bjartmarsson, Ólafur Gíslason
Department Leadership Roster
Guðmundur Bjartmarsson
Producer
Ólafur Gíslason
Producer
Manrico Pavolettoni
Writer
Róska
Director
Róska
Writer
Manrico Pavolettoni
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sóley
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What is Sóley about?
The story of Sóley is about freedom and oppression. Set in Iceland in the dark eighteenth-century, it relates the adventures of a young farmer whose horses - symbols of his independence - are missing. In his search for the horses and his freedom, he journeys across the uninhabited wastelands of the mountainous interior of the country. Here he encounters the legendary figures of folk tradition. The elf-maiden, Sóley, accompanies him on his way across the highlands. She is the incarnation of the dreams woven by the farmers of Iceland, poverty stricken and oppressed - dreams of a better and more humane way of life, envisaged as the lot of supernatural beings, concealed in the harsh, dramatic landscape of Iceland.
Who directed Sóley?
Sóley was directed by Róska, Manrico Pavolettoni.
Who stars in Sóley?
The principal cast of Sóley includes Rúnar Guðbrandsson, Tine Hagedorn, Pétur Hraunfjörð, Jón frá Pálmholti.
When was Sóley released and how long is it?
Sóley was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Sóley?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sóley was composed by Gunnar Reynir Sveinsson.