Heartstone

A Film by Guðmundur Arnar Guðmundsson

Technical details : 2016 - Denmark, Iceland - Drama - 2.39 - 128 min.

Cast : Baldur Einarsson, Blær Hinriksson, Diljá Valsdóttir, Katla Njálsdóttir

Languages : Icelandic

Producers : Anton Máni Svansson, Lise Orheim Stender, Jesper Morthorst, Guðmundur Arnar Guðmundsson

SYNOPSIS

A remote fishing village in Iceland. Teenage boys Thor and Christian experience a turbulent summer as one tries to win the heart of a girl while the other discovers new feelings toward his best friend. When summer ends and the harsh nature of Iceland takes back its rights, it's time to leave the playground and face adulthood.

Venice Days 2016
Queer Lion

Toronto IFF

Premiers Plan Angers
Best Film

Warsaw IFF
Best Director
Best Actor
Ecumenical Jury Prize

Chicago IFF
Best Film

SYNOPSIS

A remote fishing village in Iceland. Teenage boys Thor and Christian experience a turbulent summer as one tries to win the heart of a girl while the other discovers new feelings toward his best friend. When summer ends and the harsh nature of Iceland takes back its rights, it's time to leave the playground and face adulthood.