Beautiful Beings
Berdreymi
“Friends. Family. Sacrifice.”
Synopsis
A teenage boy, raised by a mother who considers herself psychic, takes a bullied kid into his group of violent misfits. As the group’s troubles escalate toward life-threatening situations, an inner voice awakens in the boy and, with the help of his mother and his new friend, he manages to find his own path.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2022-12-13
Top Cast
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Birgir Dagur Bjarkason
Addi
Áskell Einar Pálmason
Balli
Viktor Benóný Benediktsson
Konni
Snorri Rafn Frímannsson
Siggi
Sunna Líf Arnarsdóttir
Helga
Kamilla Guðrún Lowen
Anna
Kristín Ísold Jóhannesdóttir
Hófí
Ísgerður Elfa Gunnarsdóttir
Hulda
Aðalbjörg Emma Hafsteinsdóttir
Fríða
Blær Hinriksson
Símon
Ólafur Darri Ólafsson
Svenni
Anita Briem
Guðrún
Theodór Pálsson
Danni Braindead
Davíð Guðbrandsson
Haukur
Þórhildur Ingunn
Elísa
Sólveig Guðmundsdóttir
Unnur
Árni Arnarson
Toni
Stefán Franz Guðnason
Jónas
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 13, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 25, 2025
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Guðmundur Arnar Guðmundsson
- Screenplay & Story
- Guðmundur Arnar Guðmundsson
- Original Score
- Kristian Eidnes Andersen
- Original Title
- Berdreymi
- Country of Origin
- Czech Republic, Denmark, Iceland, Netherlands, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, Icelandic
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Studios
- Bastide Films, HOBAB, Join Motion Pictures, MOTOR, Negativ, Film i Väst
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Guðmundur Arnar Guðmundsson
Guðmundur Arnar Guðmundsson
Kristian Eidnes Andersen
Sturla Brandth Grøvlen
Anders Skov, Andri Steinn
Anton Máni Svansson
Department Leadership Roster
Guðmundur Arnar Guðmundsson
Director
Guðmundur Arnar Guðmundsson
Writer
Anton Máni Svansson
Producer
Anders Skov
Editor
Hulda Helgadóttir
Production Design
Kristian Eidnes Andersen
Original Music Composer
Sturla Brandth Grøvlen
Director of Photography
Jón Viðar Arnþórsson
Stunt Coordinator
Michal Křeček
Visual Effects Supervisor
Andri Steinn
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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MNR
***2022***
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BD Release: 2021-2025
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beautiful Beings
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What is Beautiful Beings about?
A teenage boy, raised by a mother who considers herself psychic, takes a bullied kid into his group of violent misfits. As the group’s troubles escalate toward life-threatening situations, an inner voice awakens in the boy and, with the help of his mother and his new friend, he manages to find his own path.
Who directed Beautiful Beings?
Beautiful Beings was directed by Guðmundur Arnar Guðmundsson.
Who stars in Beautiful Beings?
The principal cast of Beautiful Beings includes Birgir Dagur Bjarkason, Áskell Einar Pálmason, Viktor Benóný Benediktsson, Snorri Rafn Frímannsson, Sunna Líf Arnarsdóttir.
When was Beautiful Beings released and how long is it?
Beautiful Beings was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for Beautiful Beings?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Beautiful Beings was composed by Kristian Eidnes Andersen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Beautiful Beings?
Beautiful Beings holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).