Mercy
The video Mercy (2005) presents an alt-country ode consisting of a single lyric — "Oh why do I keep on hurting you" — which Kjartansson, standing alone with a guitar, sings over and over in front of the camera like an actor perfecting his role. Now plaintive, now crass, now searching, now pleading, the line takes on a haunting quality not quite undercut by the tune’s tongue-in-cheek twang. The work introduced a recurring motif in the artist’s repertoire: the slick-haired singer, a persona Kjartansson has honed in real life as front man for the synth-heavy Reykjavík rock band Trabant, now on hiatus. The band’s performances — as seen on YouTube, anyway — have been blowout affairs, full of rock ’n’ roll swagger and screaming teenage fans. Mercy was a first step toward connecting this sassy streak with the artist’s maturing explorations of Icelandic identity.
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- Released
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- Language
- EN
Top billed cast
Release dates
IcelandIS
- Theatrical10 Feb 2005
Frequently asked questions
- When was Mercy released?
- Mercy was released on 10 February 2005.
- Where can I watch Mercy online?
- No verified streaming availability is listed for Mercy right now. Check back soon.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for Mercy?
- No verified Hindi trailer for Mercy is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of Mercy?
- Mercy holds a 0.0/10 audience score from 0 votes.
- Who directed Mercy?
- Mercy (2005) was directed by Ragnar Kjartansson.
- How long is Mercy?
- Mercy runs for 20m.












