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Rúnar RúnarssonScénario:
Rúnar RúnarssonPhotographie:
Sophia OlssonMusique:
Kjartan SveinssonActeurs·trices:
Theódór Júlíusson, Margrét Helga Jóhannsdóttir, Elma Lísa Gunnarsdóttir, Benedikt Erlingsson, Þorsteinn Bachmann (plus)Résumés(1)
The protagonist of this subtle feature debut from Icelandic director Rúnar Rúnarsson is 67-year-old Hannes, who has just retired. The reserved, taciturn man isn’t used to expressing his feelings. He has almost no friends. His children, long adults, have become estranged. And his relationship with his wife cooled off ages ago. A tragic event forces Hannes to reevaluate his life thus far and to discover the emotions that have been dormant within him for years. The sensitively written script, masterful direction by a talented young filmmaker, and an absolutely convincing performance by lead Theódór Júlíusson, make Volcano one of the sharpest film discoveries of the year. About his approach, the creator commented: “People at crossroads in their lives interest me. The questions they are confronted with, in balance with the choices they have.” (Karlovy Vary International Film Festival)
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Critiques (2)
A very solid Icelandic debut that stands out for its openness in its approach to old age and departure. But it does not stand out yet with any interesting style. Rúnarsson is an aspiring pupil at the Nordic School of Intimate Drama, but it's evident that what is depicted is often more urgent than how the Icelandic debutante manages to bring it to the screen. Getaways to the minimalist melancholy of the musical track and framing of the character through harsh nature are not revealing, and even the more detailed depiction of emotions still lacks. Nevertheless, Volcano is an interesting contribution to Icelandic cinema.
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This cold Nordic film tells the story of a grumpy old man whose wife suffers a massive stroke. Although it may not be apparent at first glance, the central motif is love, which can bring out the sensitive core of even the most morose individuals. The painful life story is complemented by impressive shots of the harsh Icelandic landscape and fitting music. The slow pace of the film fully corresponds to the subject it deals with. (75%)
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