The Fish Can Sing
Brekkukotsannáll
Synopsis
Set at the start of the twentieth century, the movie deals with the orphaned boy Álfgrímur, his adoptive grandparents, and the small, tolerant community of misfits and eccentrics they gather around them at Brekkukot, their cottage in Reykjavík. As Álfgrímur begins to encounter the minor politicians, businessmen and social-climbers of the growing town of Reykjavík he starts to question his future as a fisherman's grandson, and is increasingly fascinated by Garðar Hólm, the celebrated Icelandic "world singer" whose sporadic returns to Iceland encourage Álfgrímur to pursue his own personal goals of self-expression. He discovers the true value of his boyhood experiences only as he sets out on a path that will take him away from them forever.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Árni Árnason
Álfgrímur (Age 17)
Þorsteinn Ö. Stephensen
Grandfather
Regína Þórðardóttir
Grandmother
Þóra Borg Einarsson
Aunt Kristín
Sigríður B Bragadóttir
Guðmundsen Girl
Róbert Arnfinnsson
Guðmundsen
Nikulás Þorvarðsson
Álfgrímur (Age 12)
Sigrún Hjálmtýsdóttir
Guðmundsen Girl (Aged 17)
Margrét Helga Jóhanssdóttir
Cloe
Halldór Laxness
Jon Laxdal
Garðar Hólm
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rolf Hädrich
- Screenplay & Story
- Halldór Laxness, Rolf Hädrich
- Original Title
- Brekkukotsannáll
- Country of Origin
- Sweden, Germany, Iceland, Denmark, Norway
- Spoken Languages
- Icelandic
- Runtime
- 2h 47m
- Production Studios
- RÚV, DR, NDR, Sveriges Radio, NRK
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rolf Hädrich
Halldór Laxness, Rolf Hädrich
Department Leadership Roster
Rolf Hädrich
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fish Can Sing
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What is The Fish Can Sing about?
Set at the start of the twentieth century, the movie deals with the orphaned boy Álfgrímur, his adoptive grandparents, and the small, tolerant community of misfits and eccentrics they gather around them at Brekkukot, their cottage in Reykjavík. As Álfgrímur begins to encounter the minor politicians, businessmen and social-climbers of the growing town of Reykjavík he starts to question his future as a fisherman's grandson, and is increasingly fascinated by Garðar Hólm, the celebrated Icelandic "world singer" whose sporadic returns to Iceland encourage Álfgrímur to pursue his own personal goals of self-expression. He discovers the true value of his boyhood experiences only as he sets out on a path that will take him away from them forever.
Who directed The Fish Can Sing?
The Fish Can Sing was directed by Rolf Hädrich.
Who stars in The Fish Can Sing?
The principal cast of The Fish Can Sing includes Árni Árnason, Þorsteinn Ö. Stephensen, Regína Þórðardóttir, Þóra Borg Einarsson, Sigríður B Bragadóttir.
When was The Fish Can Sing released and how long is it?
The Fish Can Sing was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 2h 47m.
Is The Fish Can Sing based on a book or true story?
The Fish Can Sing is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Halldór Laxness".