Magnús Bjarnfreðsson

Movies

Stríðsárin köldu: Norska skíðaherdeildin á Íslandi og Jan Mayen
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Stríðsárin köldu: Norska skíðaherdeildin á Íslandi og Jan Mayen
Director of Photography
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Stríðsárin köldu: Norska skíðaherdeildin á Íslandi og Jan Mayen
Screenplay
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Síðustu 10 árin: Íslensk kvikmyndagerð reifuð
Narrator
A retrospective of the Icelandic cinema from 1980-1990.
Tilbury
Gen. Tilberry
In 1940, when there are British forces in Iceland, a country boy goes to Reykjavik to work for the army and to find what became of his childhood sweetheart. He soon discovers that she's having an affair with a British soldier. Moreover, he starts to suspect that the soldier, instead of being an officer and a gentleman, is in fact a very peculiar kind of monster.
Herring Fishing
Screenplay
This film shows three different methods for catching herrings which Icelanders have used in the past century. The use of the nets is illustrated with animated graphics and then matched with live action on board. Live footage is shot off the south and east coast of Iceland.
Deep Sea Trawler Fishing
Screenplay
Fishing on board a modern stern trawler is the subject of this film. It is shot in the North Atlantic from 1979-1982, in all seasons and includes some sequences that are shot in extremely bad weather conditions in the winter of 1981. Different types of trawlers are shown and the landing of the catch in harbours in Iceland and Germany.
Eldflóðið steyptist ofan hlíð
Screenplay
A documentary about the disastrous consequences of a volcanic eruption known as "Skaftáreldar", which took place in 1784.
Eldflóðið steyptist ofan hlíð
Director
A documentary about the disastrous consequences of a volcanic eruption known as "Skaftáreldar", which took place in 1784.
Lobster Fishing
Screenplay
Shot on board a boat from the Westman Islands, this film covers a typical fishing trip. Follows the three-man crew of this small vessel at their work: hauling in the net, gathering up the catch of lobster from the decks, and stowing it away on ice in special barrels.
Capelin and Driftnet Fishing
Screenplay
A film about a typical winter season on board an Icelandic fishing boat. The boat, Gunnar Jónsson, starts off from the Westman Islands and is at first mainly engaged in capelin fishing for fishmeal production. When January comes, the men start preparing for the traditional cod fishing period.
Capelin and Driftnet Fishing
Narrator
A film about a typical winter season on board an Icelandic fishing boat. The boat, Gunnar Jónsson, starts off from the Westman Islands and is at first mainly engaged in capelin fishing for fishmeal production. When January comes, the men start preparing for the traditional cod fishing period.
After 1100 Years
Screenplay
A film made on the 1100 year anniversary of the settlement of Iceland which gives an overview of Icelandic society and the natural kingdom which Icelanders have made part of their heritage.
After 1100 Years
Director
A film made on the 1100 year anniversary of the settlement of Iceland which gives an overview of Icelandic society and the natural kingdom which Icelanders have made part of their heritage.