Ágúst Guðmundsson

Ágúst Guðmundsson

Actor · Director · Producer · Writer

Reykjavik, Iceland
June 29, 1947

Biography

Ágúst Guðmundsson (born 29 June 1947; Reykjavík) is an Icelandic film director and screenwriter. He studied French, Icelandic in Reykjavík and filmmaking at the National Film School in London. He has made many popular Icelandic films that have also been translated into other languages. His 1998 film The Dance was entered into the 21st Moscow International Film Festival where he won the Silver St. George for Best Director. He is currently director of BÍL, The Federation of Icelandic Artists.

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Representative Works

Across the Interior of Iceland
Across the Interior of Iceland
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The Dance
The Dance
6.2
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Outlaw: The Saga of Gisli
Outlaw: The Saga of Gisli
5.4
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Studmenn: The Story of a Band
Studmenn: The Story of a Band
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Golden Sands
Golden Sands
8.0
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A Little Swelling
A Little Swelling
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Love in a Supermarket
Love in a Supermarket
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Ahead of Time
Ahead of Time
5.8
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Under the Glacier
Under the Glacier
6.7
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The Seagull's Laughter
The Seagull's Laughter
5.5
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End of term trip
End of term trip
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Land and Sons
Land and Sons
6.7
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Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Across the Interior of Iceland
1983Nominee

Best Performance

Across the Interior of Iceland

The Dance
1998Nominee

Best Director

The Dance

Outlaw: The Saga of Gisli
1981Nominee

Best Writing

Outlaw: The Saga of Gisli

Career Highlights

Golden Sands
1984Highlight

Best Director

Golden Sands

A Little Swelling
1980Highlight

Best Picture

A Little Swelling