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Biography
Ágúst Guðmundsson (born 29 June 1947; Reykjavík) is an Icelandic film director and screenwriter.
He studied French, Icelandic in Reykjavík and filmmaking at the National Film School in London. He has made many popular Icelandic films that have also been translated into other languages. His 1998 film The Dance was entered into the 21st Moscow International Film Festival where he won the Silver St. George for Best Director. He is currently director of BÍL, The Federation of Icelandic Artists.
Ágúst Guðmundsson is known for work in directing across film and television. New Release currently presents 24 verified screen credits connected to this profile.
Selected work includes Love in a Supermarket (1986), High Tide (1981), Black Sands (2021), Nonni und Manni (1988), Sea Dragon (1990), Under the Glacier (1989), On Top (1982), Ahead of Time (2004). The recorded credits span 1977 to 2021, including 21 movies and 3 TV shows.
The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.
Profile details
Known forDirecting
Movies21
TV shows3
Active years represented1977–2021
Place of birthReykjavik, Iceland
Known for
MovieLove in a Supermarket
MovieHigh Tide
TV ShowBlack Sands
TV ShowNonni und Manni
TV ShowSea Dragon
MovieUnder the Glacier
MovieOn Top
MovieAhead of Time
MovieThe Dance
MovieOutlaw: The Saga of Gisli
MovieGolden Sands
MovieIcelandic Cinema
MovieThe Seagull's Laughter
MovieAcross the Interior of Iceland
MovieA Little Swelling
MovieRust
MovieMan of the Stage
MovieSpooks and Spirits
Moviethe Colours of the earth
MovieLand and Sons
MovieStudmenn: The Story of a Band
MovieEnd of term trip
MovieThe Golden Gate
MovieA War time story