Alma
Synopsis
After having witnessed her father's brutal murder, three-year-old Alma and her mother fled their war-torn homeland and settled in Iceland. Now, 25 years later, Alma is serving time in a psych ward for murdering her boyfriend, a crime she can't remember. But when she discovers the boyfriend is still alive, Alma decides to escape and kill him after all.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kristín Jóhannesdóttir
- Screenplay & Story
- Kristín Jóhannesdóttir
- Original Score
- Högni Egilsson
- Original Title
- Alma
- Country of Origin
- Iceland
- Spoken Languages
- French, Icelandic
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kristín Jóhannesdóttir
Kristín Jóhannesdóttir
Högni Egilsson
Ita Zbroniec-Zajt
Valdís Óskarsdóttir, Marteinn Þórsson, Eggert Baldvinsson
Guðrún Edda Þórhannesdóttir
Department Leadership Roster
Ita Zbroniec-Zajt
Director of Photography
Kristín Jóhannesdóttir
Director
Kristín Jóhannesdóttir
Screenplay
László Rajk
Production Design
Valdís Óskarsdóttir
Editor
Marteinn Þórsson
Editor
Eggert Baldvinsson
Editor
Guðrún Edda Þórhannesdóttir
Producer
Þórunn María Jónsdóttir
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Alma.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alma
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Alma about?
After having witnessed her father's brutal murder, three-year-old Alma and her mother fled their war-torn homeland and settled in Iceland. Now, 25 years later, Alma is serving time in a psych ward for murdering her boyfriend, a crime she can't remember. But when she discovers the boyfriend is still alive, Alma decides to escape and kill him after all.
Who directed Alma?
Alma was directed by Kristín Jóhannesdóttir.
Who stars in Alma?
The principal cast of Alma includes Snæfríður Ingvarsdóttir, Hilmir Snær Guðnason, Kristbjörg Kjeld, Snorri Engilbertsson, Emmanuelle Riva.
When was Alma released and how long is it?
Alma was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Alma?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Alma was composed by Högni Egilsson.