Fridrik Thor Fridriksson

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Known For

Directing

Known Credits

0.6461

Gender

Male

Birthday

12-May-1954

Age

(72 years old)

Place of Birth

Reykjavík, Iceland

Also Known As

Fridrik Thor Fridriksson

Fridrik Thor Fridriksson

Biography

Fridrik Thor Fridriksson (Icelandic: Friðrik Þór Friðriksson, pronounced [ˈfrɪðrɪk ˈθouːr ˈfrɪðrɪxsɔn]; born 12 May 1954; Reykjavík) is an Icelandic film director and producer. Fridriksson started his film making career with experimental films and documentaries in the early 1980s. In 1987, he founded The Icelandic Film Corporation that became Iceland's most important film production company. The company produces his films and works with other Icelandic directors as well as producers. His international reputation led the company to build a network of internationally well-established co-production partner companies, including Lars von Trier's Zentropa and Francis Ford Coppola's American Zoetrope.

Credits

Stjörnubíó: Englar Alheimsins (2026) Character: Self
A documentary going into the details of the making of Friðrik Þór Friðriksson´s 2000 film "Angels of The Universe"

Jag är nyfiken, film (1995) Character: Self
The Scandinavian entry in the BFI's Century of Cinema series of documentaries

Óskabörn þjóðarinnar (2000) Character: N/A
Two men in their late twenties, Jim and Frank, old friends from childhood, both emaciated and very grunge guys, meet again after many years. Jim, trying hard to get his life back on track, is pulled in to his old habits of drugs and crimes by Frank and his friends from their old neighbourhood. They set out to help Frank's father to brake out of jail who in return finances their "shopping trip" to Amsterdam.

Enquête sur le monde invisible (2002) Character: N/A
A feature length documentary shot in Iceland on mediums and the relationship between humans and invisible beings such as elves ghosts, angels, water monsters and extra-terrestrials. The film is a journey to the frontiers of life questioning the scope of our existence. Are we alone in the universe? If life exists in other dimensions, it's worth knowing more.

Grand Marin (2023) Character: N/A
Lili has left everything behind to travel to the edge of the earth and accomplish her dream, fishing the Northern seas. She persuades Ian, the captain of a trawler by the name of Rebel, to give her a chance and let her join the crew. The only woman on board, they call her Sparrow. Hidden behind a frail appearance is a will of steel, and her courage and determination ultimately win over their respect. Adopted into this world of often unfortunate individuals, Lili will conquer her right to live differently, free.

Direktøren for det hele (2006) Character: Finnur
The owner of an IT firm wants to sell his business for profit; however, when he started his firm, he invented a nonexistent president to hide behind when unpopular steps needed to be taken. When potential purchasers insist on negotiating with 'The Boss' face to face, the owner hires a failed actor to play the part.

Börn náttúrunnar (1991) Character: Taxi Driver
An elderly couple leave their retirement home to make one last journey back to their home in the Western Fjords.

Fridrik Thor Fridriksson

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