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Heartstone

Original title: Hjartasteinn
  • 2016
  • Unrated
  • 2h 9m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
6.5K
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Blær Hinriksson and Baldur Einarsson in Heartstone (2016)
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Teen DramaDramaRomance

In a fishing village in Iceland, a boy develops feelings for his best friend as his best friend pursues his affections for a girl.In a fishing village in Iceland, a boy develops feelings for his best friend as his best friend pursues his affections for a girl.In a fishing village in Iceland, a boy develops feelings for his best friend as his best friend pursues his affections for a girl.

  • Director
    • Guðmundur Arnar Guðmundsson
  • Writer
    • Guðmundur Arnar Guðmundsson
  • Stars
    • Baldur Einarsson
    • Blær Hinriksson
    • Diljá Valsdóttir
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    6.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Guðmundur Arnar Guðmundsson
    • Writer
      • Guðmundur Arnar Guðmundsson
    • Stars
      • Baldur Einarsson
      • Blær Hinriksson
      • Diljá Valsdóttir
    • 41User reviews
    • 38Critic reviews
    • 70Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 43 wins & 22 nominations total

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    Baldur Einarsson
    Baldur Einarsson
    • Þór
    Blær Hinriksson
    Blær Hinriksson
    • Kristján
    Diljá Valsdóttir
    Diljá Valsdóttir
    • Beta
    Katla Njálsdóttir
    Katla Njálsdóttir
    • Hanna
    Jónína Þórdís Karlsdóttir
    Jónína Þórdís Karlsdóttir
    • Rakel
    Rán Ragnarsdóttir
    Rán Ragnarsdóttir
    • Hafdís
    Nína Dögg Filippusdóttir
    Nína Dögg Filippusdóttir
    • Hulda, Þór's Mother
    Sveinn Ólafur Gunnarsson
    Sveinn Ólafur Gunnarsson
    • Sigurður, Kristján's Father
    Nanna Kristín Magnúsdóttir
    • Þórdís, Kristján's Mother
    Søren Malling
    Søren Malling
    • Sven
    Gunnar Jónsson
    Gunnar Jónsson
    • Ásgeir
    Daniel Hans Erlendsson
    Daniel Hans Erlendsson
    • Haukur
    Theodór Pálsson
    • Mangi
    Sveinn Sigurbjörnsson
    • Guðjón
    Árni Friðriksson
    • Beth's father
    Eyvindur Ágúst Runólfsson
    • Ginger's friend #1
    Magnús Þorri Jökulsson
    • Ginger's friend #2
    Viktor Ágústsson
    • Ginger's friend #3
    • Director
      • Guðmundur Arnar Guðmundsson
    • Writer
      • Guðmundur Arnar Guðmundsson
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    User reviews41

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    10finithicdeoo

    Unique!!

    I loved the movie. It was incredible, the actings were great! I've watched it two times so far already. I'll buy it's dvd/bluray and watch it many more times. Very natural and realistic movie.. Unique! 👌🏼
    9Morten_5

    Impressive story-telling and a proof of true talent

    With Heartstone (2016), Icelandic writer-director Guðmundur Arnar Guðmundsson delivers an outstanding feature film debut about adolescence.

    The setting of the story in a small isolated Icelandic fishing village, combined with truly amazing performances by the young actors, gives the themes of friendship, identity, love, puberty and sexual awakening an incredible power. Added to this, the beautiful photography and use of landscapes and, not the least, the wonderfully composed score by Danish Kristian Eidnes Andersen, make the film a heart-breaking, beautiful force - and a proof of true filmmaking talent.
    8JvH48

    Not the usual coming-of-age problems, instead showing some other interesting topics develop

    Seen at the Film Fest Ghent 2016 (website: filmfestival.be/en). Despite earlier resolutions to never see coming-of-age movies again, I booked tickets for this one as it looked different, and it indeed was different too. Of course, the usual pubertal problems were not avoided, but did not stay in the foreground too much, thereby not overwhelming the real issues this movie was about, as outlined in the IMDb synopsis, plus some other interesting topics as an extra freebie.

    The total running time of over 2 hours is well spent, and is really needed to explore the relevant topics and the insides of the main protagonists. Part of the time is devoted to related problems in the environment of the two young men. One example is Thor's divorced mother, also Christian's parents as a second example, each with their own set of problems. All this combines nicely together in the main story line, taking care of a welcome deviation from the central theme that some may consider not heavy enough to stand on its own feet. Thor's sister as well as the two young women who are the obvious candidate partners for Thor and Christian, have their own useful role, yet are a bit sidelined in the overall story.

    All in all, it is obvious that Thor and Christian are the main protagonists, who succeed very well in carrying the full story from A to Z. Apart from aforementioned threesome girls (Thorn's sister plus two) being portrayed a bit too stereotypical, the rest of the cast performs very well in their respective roles, be it large or small. All of them act believably and none are cardboard characters. And finally, can we deem Island's nature to be an additional protagonist, perfectly casted and playing very naturally??
    alexdeleonfilm

    Gripping outback story in a Magnificent natural setting

    Hjartasteinn (Heartstone) Iceland, Viewed at 2016 Venice Film Festival Director Guðmundur Arnar Guðmundsson, 34, Debut film. It's been a while since the films of Friðrik Þór Friðriksson put Iceland on the Cinema map in the eighties and nineties. This epic scale coming of age drama set in a remote fishing village far from the capital Reykjavik looks like the start of a new Icelandic wave. Fresh energy and a keen re-observing of what it's like to be a teenager on the verge of puberty, even dabbling a bit in homosexuality, makes this coming of age story something else. Against a magnificent backdrop of sea and mountains Guðmundur follows the entanglements of two simple outback families and their kids.

    The film centers mainly on Thor, a sensitive twelve year old boy and his slightly older, taller, buddy Kristján who is probably gay, but also on their rough friendship with a couple of teenage girls and their problems with rough hewn parents. The performances of the two boys is astounding and Guðmundur's direction is totally assured. Given the setting this is a one of a kind new film experience on a set of old themes. Bravo! The two teenage actors, Baldur Einsasson (Thor) and Blær Hinriksson, (Kristján) are both talents to watch for in upcoming films from the Land of Geysers.
    7pedromedeirossantos

    Beautiful and raw

    Sensitive. So beautifully constructed in each detail and raw in his way to describe what it's like to growing up.

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      The cast for the youth roles took part in a 8-month acting training prior the filming.
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      Written by The Sugarcubes (as Sykurmolarnir)

      Performed by The Sugarcubes (as Sykurmolarnir)

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    • Release date
      • December 28, 2016 (Iceland)
    • Countries of origin
      • Iceland
      • Denmark
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    • Language
      • Icelandic
    • Also known as
      • Gençlik Başımda Duman
    • Filming locations
      • Dyrhóaey, Iceland(coastal cliffs)
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $361,878
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 9 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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