Metalhead (2013)
Málmhaus (original title)Reference View | Change View
- Not Rated
- 1h 37min
- Drama
- 20 Mar 2015 (USA)
- Movie
A girl is caught between the life that took her brother and her own inability to strike out on her own. In her grief, she finds solace in the dark music of Black Metal and dreams of becoming a rock star.
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Awards:
- 8 wins & 10 nominations.
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Cast
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Thora Bjorg Helga | ... |
Hera
(as Þorbjörg Helga Þorgilsdóttir)
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| Ingvar Sigurdsson | ... |
Karl
(as Ingvar Eggert Sigurðsson)
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| Halldóra Geirharðsdóttir | ... |
Droplaug
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| Sveinn Ólafur Gunnarsson | ... |
Janus
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| Hannes Óli Ágústsson | ... |
Knútur
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Þröstur Leó Gunnarsson | ... |
Einar
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Sigrún Edda Björnsdóttir | ... |
Anna
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Magnús Ólafsson | ... |
Erlingur
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Óskar Logi Ágústsson | ... |
Baldur
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| Diljá Valsdóttir | ... |
Hera (11 years old)
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Mikael Kaaber | ... |
Knútur (11 years old)
(as Mikael Emil Kaarber)
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| Þórunn Arna Kristjánsdóttir | ... |
Elsa
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Urður Heimisdóttir | ... |
Elsa (11 years old)
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Ole Erik Furu | ... |
Yngve
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Hilmar Wollan III | ... |
Øystein
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Ragnar Sverrison | ... |
Pål Ole
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Brynhildur Guðjónsdóttir | ... |
Halldóra
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Pétur Einarsson | ... |
Traveller
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Morten Lange | ... |
Choir
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Ester Sveinbjarnardóttir | ... |
Mother in church
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| Tommi Thor Gudmundsson | ... |
Coworker
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| Oddur Júlíusson | ... |
Co-worker / Bully
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Davíð Már Sigurðsson | ... |
Coworker
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Birgitta Sigursteinsdóttir | ... |
Extra (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Ragnar Bragason | ... | (attached) |
Written by
| Ragnar Bragason | ... | () |
Produced by
| Ragnar Bragason | ... | co-producer |
| Árni Filippusson | ... | producer |
| Gudny Hummelvoll | ... | co-producer |
| Jessica Petelle | ... | associate producer |
| Davíd Óskar Ólafsson | ... | producer |
Music by
| Petur Thor Benediktsson | ||
Cinematography by
| August Jakobsson | ||
Editing by
| Valdís Óskarsdóttir | ||
Editorial Department
| Luis Ascanio | ... | on-line editor |
| Sigurður Eyþórsson | ... | on-line editor |
Production Design by
| Sveinn Viðar Hjartarson | ||
Costume Design by
| Helga Rós Hannam | ||
Makeup Department
| Elma Karen | ... | makeup artist |
| Steinunn Þórðardóttir | ... | key makeup artist |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Sunna Guðrún Pétursdóttir | ... | second second assistant director |
| Harpa Elísa Þórsdóttir | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Ívar Arnþórsson | ... | painter |
| Linda Hrönn Kristjánsdóttir | ... | set dresser |
| Emil Petursson | ... | head carpenter |
| Freyja Vals Sesseljudóttir | ... | set dressing assistant |
| Heimir Sverrisson | ... | stand by props |
Sound Department
| Huldar Freyr Arnarson | ... | sound designer: re-recording mixer |
| Pétur Einarsson | ... | sound recordist/dialogue editor |
| Daði Georgsson | ... | dialog & foley editor |
| Sindri Þór Kárason | ... | boom operator |
| Daði Freyr Pétursson | ... | boom operator (as Daði Pétursson) |
Special Effects by
| Gunnar Gunnarsson | ... | special effects technician |
| Haukur Karlsson | ... | special effects |
Visual Effects by
| Valdimar Baldvinsson | ... | visual effects artist |
| Matthias Bjarnason | ... | cg supervisor |
| Dadi Einarsson | ... | visual effects supervisor |
| Villi Simonarson | ... | visual effects artist (as Vilhjálmur Símonarson) |
| Gunnhildur Thorkelsdottir | ... | visual effects artist |
| Gísli Þórólfsson | ... | visual effects |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Egill Antonsson | ... | lighting technician |
| Arnar Einarsson | ... | key grip |
| Heiðar Eldberg Eiríksson | ... | digital imaging technician |
| Godi Már Gudbjörnsson | ... | focus puller |
| Guðjón Hrafn Guðmundsson | ... | second assistant camera |
| Viktor Davíð Jóhannsson | ... | best boy |
| John Ingi Matta | ... | grip |
| Ingvar Stefánsson | ... | gaffer |
Casting Department
| Mette Holme Nielsen | ... | casting: norway |
| Belinda Sørensen | ... | casting: norway |
Additional Crew
| Erlingur Jack Gudmundsson | ... | production staff |
| Maria Lavnikovich | ... | Worldwide Sales: for Picture Tree International |
| Alec Schulmann | ... | Worldwide Sales: for Picture Tree International |
Thanks
| Sigurjóns Brink | ... | in memory of |
Production Companies
- Hummelfilm (co-production)
- Mystery Productions
Distributors
- Noucinemart (2014) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Sena (2013) (Iceland) (theatrical) (Iceland only)
- Cinelicious Pics (2014) (United States)
- Deltamac Co. (2014) (Taiwan)
- Madman Entertainment (2014) (Australia) (DVD)
- Madman Entertainment (2014) (Australia)
- Meteor Film (2014) (Germany)
- Njutafilms (2014) (Sweden)
- Raven Banner Entertainment (2014) (Canada)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Trickshot (post-production facilities)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
On an August midday, somewhere in the remote vastness of rural Iceland, the carefree eleven-year-old, Hera, is unaware that a tragic accident will soon rob her of her last share of happiness. As a result, Hera will rebel against God with an unquenched rage, permeated with the vivid memory of her brother that pulsates in every corner of the house--and under those circumstances, alienated and suicidal--Hera will soon drag herself into a dreary, dead-end life. Years later--still blaming God for the injustice, and fending off any attempts at reconciliation from the local priest--the troubled teenager will embrace her brother's lifestyle, delving deeper and deeper into the unexplored and fascinating new music movement of Black Metal, finally finding a new purpose in life. However--with Hera still aching for closure, while the wounds of the past are always angry and wide-open--will she grasp in time that wallowing in grief can eat her up alive? Written by Nick Riganas |
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| Taglines | It's the things we run from that hurt us the most. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | EUR3,500,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Soundtracks | Symphony of Destruction See more » |
| Crazy Credits | (~1:39:54) Lukka the Cow - Gríma, Dog 1983 - Perla, Dog 1992 - Perla See more » |
| Quotes |
Hera:
[singing at the fest]
Flesh and Blood, to earth you shall return. Courage of a warrior, anything shall burn. The scorched earth, devouring our best. The scorched earth, always killing everything. My pain, it drains my soul. Plagued defeat. Black sands of Iden, as far as the eye can see. Lacerated all land, as far as the eye can see. There shall be no end... See more » |