París Norðursins / DVD
The film follows Hugi, a schoolteacher and recovering alcoholic living in a remote, tiny village in the Westfjords of Iceland. His quiet life of AA meetings and learning Portuguese is disrupted when his estranged, heavy-drinking father, Thorfinnur, unexpectedly arrives from Thailand to visit
- Release Date: It premiered internationally at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival on July 8, 2014, and in Iceland on September 5, 2014.
- Cast: Stars Björn Thors as Hugi and Helgi Björnsson as his father, Thorfinnur.
- Music: Features a notable soundtrack and title song by the Icelandic artist Prins Póló.
- Runtime: Approximately 1 hour and 38 minutes (98 minutes).
Critical Reception
The film is recognized for its contemplative and dryly comedic exploration of masculinity and father-son relationships. It was written by Huldar Breiðfjörð, who also collaborated with Sigurðsson on his previous acclaimed film, Either Way (Á annan veg).
París Norðursins / DVD
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