Halldór Laxness Movies

  • 1989
    Under the Glacier

    Under the Glacier

    Under the Glacier

    6.21989HD

    Our hero is Umbi (an acronym for emissary of the bishop), sent by him to undertake an important investigation at Snæfell-glacier. In particular...

    Under the Glacier
  • 1954
    Salka Valka

    Salka Valka

    Salka Valka

    5.31954HD

    A coming of age story about young Salka Valka who lives in the small fishing village of Íseyri. She is doing well for herself as a partner in...

    Salka Valka
  • 1999
    The Honour of the House

    The Honour of the House

    The Honour of the House

    5.21999HD

    A hypocritical and selfish older sister holds power over her younger, unselfish and humanitarian sister by hiding the shame of her younger sister's...

    The Honour of the House
  • 1973
    The Fish Can Sing

    The Fish Can Sing

    The Fish Can Sing

    01973HD

    Set at the start of the twentieth century, the movie deals with the orphaned boy Álfgrímur, his adoptive grandparents, and the small,...

    The Fish Can Sing
  • 1962
    Halldór Kiljan Laxness

    Halldór Kiljan Laxness

    Halldór Kiljan Laxness

    01962HD

    In this film, Ósvaldur Knudsen explains the life and work of Halldór Kiljan Laxness.

    Halldór Kiljan Laxness