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The Dance

6.2(5)19981h 23m2

Águst Guðmundsson directed this Icelandic period drama, adapted from the short story We Must Dance by William Heinesen, and set on an island in 1913. Pétur (Gunnar Helgason) narrates, recalling the days when mainlanders arrived for a wedding. Flirtatious Sirsa (Pálína Jónsdottir) marries Harald (Dofri Hermannsson), son of a wealthy landowner on the island. Offshore, a ship is sinking, so the men form a rescue party, returning with the captain, the engineer, and several sailors. With a storm gathering, the engineer dies. The clergyman requests an end to the festivities as a mark of respect. Sirsa protests, but her new husband brings the celebration to a halt. The group then fragments into different activities, drunken or otherwise, and the sensual Sirsa directs her attention toward the handsome Ívar (Baldur Trausti Hreinsson). The film's score features traditional folk music.

  • TMDB

    6.2/10

    5 votes

Status
Released
Budget
Box office
Language
Icelandic
  • widow
  • wedding reception
  • shipwreck
  • iceland
  • wedding party
  • sailor
  • faroe islands

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Release dates

  • IcelandIS

    • Theatrical25 Sept 1998

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When was The Dance released?
The Dance was released on 25 September 1998.
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What is the rating of The Dance?
The Dance holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 5 votes.
Who directed The Dance?
The Dance (1998) was directed by Ágúst Guðmundsson.
How long is The Dance?
The Dance runs for 1h 23m.

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