

Seeing the Unseen
Að sjá hið ósýnilega
Synopsis
It’s time for the world to see the unseen. This powerful and poetic documentary portrays the role autism plays in the lives of 17 Icelandic women, and asks why autistic women and girls have remained invisible insociety for so long. Celebrating autistic women, the film also explores how frequently women have been mistreated, misdiagnosed and misunderstood.
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Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-06-12
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Elín Sigurðardóttir
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Embla Sól Björgvinsdóttir
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Eydís Eva Guðlaugsdóttir
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Guðlaug Svala Steinunnar Kristjánsdóttir
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Guðrún Böðvarsson
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Guðrún Margrét
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Hulda Guðbjörg Þórðardóttir
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Ingibjörg Elsa Björnsdóttir
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Jóhanna Stefánsdóttir
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Jórunn Dögg Stefánsdóttir
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Kristín Vilhjálmsdóttir
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Kristjana Jónsdóttir
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Laufey Eyþórs
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Linda Sólveigar Guðmundsdóttir
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Ragnhildur Gísladóttir
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Sunna Sigfúsdóttir
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Valrós Gígja Aradóttir
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Laufey Gunnarsdóttir
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bjarney Lúðvíksdóttir, Kristján Kristjánsson
- Screenplay & Story
- Sigrún Birgisdóttir, Laufey Gunnarsdóttir, Sigurrós Á. Gunnarsdóttir, Guðlaug Svala Steinunnar Kristjánsdóttir, Þóra Leósdóttir, Bjarney Lúðvíksdóttir, Jóhanna Stefánsdóttir, Kristín Vilhjálmsdóttir, Kristján Kristjánsson
- Original Title
- Að sjá hið ósýnilega
- Country of Origin
- Iceland
- Spoken Languages
- Icelandic
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Eyjafilm, Kraumar Productions, Einhverfusamtökin
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bjarney Lúðvíksdóttir, Kristján Kristjánsson
Sigrún Birgisdóttir, Laufey Gunnarsdóttir, Sigurrós Á. Gunnarsdóttir, Guðlaug Svala Steinunnar Kristjánsdóttir, Þóra Leósdóttir, Bjarney Lúðvíksdóttir, Jóhanna Stefánsdóttir, Kristín Vilhjálmsdóttir, Kristján Kristjánsson
Kristján Kristjánsson, Bjarney Lúðvíksdóttir
Kristján Kristjánsson, Bjarney Lúðvíksdóttir
Department Leadership Roster
Bjarney Lúðvíksdóttir
Director
Kristján Kristjánsson
Director
Sigrún Birgisdóttir
Writer
Laufey Gunnarsdóttir
Writer
Sigurrós Á. Gunnarsdóttir
Writer
Guðlaug Svala Steinunnar Kristjánsdóttir
Writer
Þóra Leósdóttir
Writer
Bjarney Lúðvíksdóttir
Writer
Jóhanna Stefánsdóttir
Writer
Kristín Vilhjálmsdóttir
Writer
Kristján Kristjánsson
Writer
Kristján Kristjánsson
Producer
Bjarney Lúðvíksdóttir
Producer
Kristján Kristjánsson
Editor
Bjarney Lúðvíksdóttir
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Seeing the Unseen
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Seeing the Unseen about?
It’s time for the world to see the unseen. This powerful and poetic documentary portrays the role autism plays in the lives of 17 Icelandic women, and asks why autistic women and girls have remained invisible insociety for so long. Celebrating autistic women, the film also explores how frequently women have been mistreated, misdiagnosed and misunderstood.
Who directed Seeing the Unseen?
Seeing the Unseen was directed by Bjarney Lúðvíksdóttir, Kristján Kristjánsson.
Who stars in Seeing the Unseen?
The principal cast of Seeing the Unseen includes Elín Sigurðardóttir, Embla Sól Björgvinsdóttir, Eydís Eva Guðlaugsdóttir, Guðlaug Svala Steinunnar Kristjánsdóttir, Guðrún Böðvarsson.
When was Seeing the Unseen released and how long is it?
Seeing the Unseen was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
