Quake
Skjálfti
“To embrace the future, you have to let go of the past.”
Synopsis
Saga gets hit by a fierce epileptic attack walking in a public park with her six-year-old son resulting in a total memory loss. Afraid of being considered unable to take care of her son, Saga attempts to hide her state from others and occupies herself digging for the answers she needs from within. As she struggles to gather bits and pieces from her forgotten life, repressed memories that Saga unconsciously blocked as a child suddenly start to come back, revealing a painful truth about herself and her past.
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Quake (Trailer)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-11-04
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Scandinavian Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tinna Hrafnsdóttir
- Screenplay & Story
- Auður Jónsdóttir
- Original Score
- Eðvarð Egilsson, Páll Ragnar Pálsson
- Original Title
- Skjálfti
- Country of Origin
- Iceland
- Spoken Languages
- Icelandic
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Ursus Parvus
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tinna Hrafnsdóttir
Auður Jónsdóttir
Eðvarð Egilsson, Páll Ragnar Pálsson
Tómas Örn Tómasson
Davið Alexander Corno
Hlín Jóhannesdóttir, Tinna Hrafnsdóttir
Department Leadership Roster
Tinna Hrafnsdóttir
Director
Hlín Jóhannesdóttir
Producer
Tinna Hrafnsdóttir
Producer
Eðvarð Egilsson
Original Music Composer
Páll Ragnar Pálsson
Original Music Composer
Tómas Örn Tómasson
Director of Photography
Davið Alexander Corno
Editor
Hulda Helgadóttir
Production Design
Helga Rós Hannam
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Quake.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Quake
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Quake about?
Saga gets hit by a fierce epileptic attack walking in a public park with her six-year-old son resulting in a total memory loss. Afraid of being considered unable to take care of her son, Saga attempts to hide her state from others and occupies herself digging for the answers she needs from within. As she struggles to gather bits and pieces from her forgotten life, repressed memories that Saga unconsciously blocked as a child suddenly start to come back, revealing a painful truth about herself and her past.
Who directed Quake?
Quake was directed by Tinna Hrafnsdóttir.
Who stars in Quake?
The principal cast of Quake includes Anita Briem, Edda Björgvinsdóttir, Jóhann Sigurðsson, Kristín Þóra Haraldsdóttir, Tinna Hrafnsdóttir.
When was Quake released and how long is it?
Quake was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Quake?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Quake was composed by Eðvarð Egilsson, Páll Ragnar Pálsson.
Is Quake based on a book or true story?
Quake is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Auður Jónsdóttir".