The Dance
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Dansinn
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Release Date: 1998-09-25
- Runtime: 83 minutes
- Rating: 5.5/10 (4 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: IsFilm
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.154
- Languages: Icelandic
Cast & Crew
Gunnar Helgason
as Pétur
Joi Johannsson
as Vítus
Benedikt Erlingsson
as Hólófernes
Baldur Trausti Hreinsson
as Ívar
Magnús Ólafsson
as Sýslumaður
Gísli Halldórsson
as Nikulás
Pálína Jónsdóttir
as Sirsa
Dofri Hermannsson
as Haraldur
Arnar Jónsson
as Djákni
Þórunn Magnea Magnúsdóttir
as Móðir Haraldar
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Dance?▼
The Dance is a Drama, Comedy movie directed by . It was released on 1998-09-25.
Who are the main actors in The Dance?▼
The main cast includes Gunnar Helgason, Joi Johannsson, Benedikt Erlingsson, Baldur Trausti Hreinsson, Magnús Ólafsson, .
Where can I watch The Dance online?▼
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Is The Dance based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of The Dance?▼
The Dance has an IMDb rating of 5.5/10 based on 4 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Dance?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Dance?▼
The soundtrack was composed by IsFilm. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Dance filmed?▼
The Dance was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Dance?▼
The total runtime of The Dance is 83 minutes.
Is The Dance suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Dance?▼
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