The Fish Can Sing
Feb 11, 1973 · 2h 47m
Director
Rolf HädrichOverview
Set at the start of the twentieth century, the movie deals with the orphaned boy Álfgrímur, his adoptive grandparents, and the small, tolerant community of misfits and eccentrics they gather around them at Brekkukot, their cottage in Reykjavík. As Álfgrímur begins to encounter the minor politicians, businessmen and social-climbers of the growing town of Reykjavík he starts to question his future as a fisherman's grandson, and is increasingly fascinated by Garðar Hólm, the celebrated Icelandic "world singer" whose sporadic returns to Iceland encourage Álfgrímur to pursue his own personal goals of self-expression. He discovers the true value of his boyhood experiences only as he sets out on a path that will take him away from them forever.
Cast of The Fish Can Sing
Árni ÁrnasonÁlfgrímur (Age 17)
Þorsteinn Ö. StephensenGrandfather- Regína ÞórðardóttirGrandmother
Þóra Borg EinarssonAunt Kristín- Sigríður B BragadóttirGuðmundsen Girl
- Róbert ArnfinnssonGuðmundsen
- Nikulás ÞorvarðssonÁlfgrímur (Age 12)
- Sigrún HjálmtýsdóttirGuðmundsen Girl (Aged 17)
- Margrét Helga JóhanssdóttirCloe
Halldór Laxness- Jon LaxdalGarðar Hólm
Crew of The Fish Can Sing
About The Fish Can Sing
What is The Fish Can Sing about?
Set at the start of the twentieth century, the movie deals with the orphaned boy Álfgrímur, his adoptive grandparents, and the small, tolerant community of misfits and eccentrics they gather around them at Brekkukot, their cottage in Reykjavík. As Álfgrímur begins to encounter the minor politicians, businessmen and social-climbers of the growing town of Reykjavík he starts to question his future…
When was The Fish Can Sing released?
The Fish Can Sing was released on February 11, 1973.
How long is The Fish Can Sing?
The Fish Can Sing runs 2 hours 47 minutes (167 minutes).
Who directed The Fish Can Sing?
The Fish Can Sing was directed by Rolf Hädrich.
Who is in the cast of The Fish Can Sing?
The cast of The Fish Can Sing includes Árni Árnason (Álfgrímur (Age 17)), Þorsteinn Ö. Stephensen (Grandfather), Regína Þórðardóttir (Grandmother), Þóra Borg Einarsson (Aunt Kristín) and Sigríður B Bragadóttir (Guðmundsen Girl).