Bjarnfreðarson Explained

Bjarnfreðarson
Director:Ragnar Bragason
Producer:Arnbjörg Hafliðadóttir
Ragnar Bragason
Starring:Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson
Jón Gnarr
Jörundur Ragnarsson
Pétur Jóhann Sigfússon
Production Companies:Sagafilm
Distributor:Samfilm
Country:Iceland
Language:Icelandic

Bjarnfreðarson is a 2009 Icelandic comedy film directed by Ragnar Bragason, director of the TV series trilogy consisting of Næturvaktin, Dagvaktin and Fangavaktin, to which it is a sequel.[1] At its première in Iceland, it was met with wide success, even beating Avatar at the box office on its opening weekend.[2] It was watched by over 20% of the Icelandic population, which is a record for an Icelandic film, and won 11 Edda Awards.[3]

Notes and References

  1. News: Ár Georgs, Daníels og Ólafs . 2 April 2023 . . 6 February 2010 . 34 . Icelandic.
  2. News: Ótrúleg aðsókn á Bjarnfreðarson og Avatar . 2 April 2023 . . 29 December 2009 . Icelandic.
  3. News: A real blockbuster ... in Iceland . . 2010-09-02 . London . February 9, 2010 . Stuart . Heritage.