When We Are Born
Synopsis
WHEN WE ARE BORN is a unique live performance film that tells a touching and thoroughly human story based in part on Ólafur’s life. Filmed on location in Iceland in summer 2020, it features the contributions of an unparalleled creative collective including ground-breaking choreographer Erna Ómarsdóttir, the Iceland Dance Company and cinematographer Thor Eliasson. The music in the film builds upon Ólafur’s critically praised new album ‘some kind of peace’ and was performed and recorded live on set, representing a constant cinematic conversation between picture and music. Vincent Moon’s intimate cinematic vision brings this layered metaphorical world to life as we see Ólafur’s music manifested and symbolised all around him through set design, lighting and dance. Through themes of rituals, relationships and exploration of our inner landscapes, this is a film focused on how we all move forward.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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When We Are Born (Official Trailer) - World Premiere Stream, March 7
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-12-14
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Online world premiere via DICE
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vincent Moon
- Screenplay & Story
- Elías Helgi Kofoed-Hansen, Ólafur Arnalds, Vincent Moon
- Original Score
- Ólafur Arnalds
- Original Title
- When We Are Born
- Country of Origin
- Iceland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vincent Moon
Elías Helgi Kofoed-Hansen, Ólafur Arnalds, Vincent Moon
Ólafur Arnalds
Department Leadership Roster
Elías Helgi Kofoed-Hansen
Writer
Ólafur Arnalds
Writer
Vincent Moon
Director
Vincent Moon
Writer
Ólafur Arnalds
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About When We Are Born
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What is When We Are Born about?
WHEN WE ARE BORN is a unique live performance film that tells a touching and thoroughly human story based in part on Ólafur’s life. Filmed on location in Iceland in summer 2020, it features the contributions of an unparalleled creative collective including ground-breaking choreographer Erna Ómarsdóttir, the Iceland Dance Company and cinematographer Thor Eliasson. The music in the film builds upon Ólafur’s critically praised new album ‘some kind of peace’ and was performed and recorded live on set, representing a constant cinematic conversation between picture and music. Vincent Moon’s intimate cinematic vision brings this layered metaphorical world to life as we see Ólafur’s music manifested and symbolised all around him through set design, lighting and dance. Through themes of rituals, relationships and exploration of our inner landscapes, this is a film focused on how we all move forward.
Who directed When We Are Born?
When We Are Born was directed by Vincent Moon.
Who stars in When We Are Born?
The principal cast of When We Are Born includes Ólafur Arnalds.
When was When We Are Born released and how long is it?
When We Are Born was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 25m.
Who composed the musical score for When We Are Born?
The original motion picture soundtrack for When We Are Born was composed by Ólafur Arnalds.
What is the age rating and content advisory for When We Are Born?
When We Are Born holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).