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Angels of the Universe is a islandais film of genre Drama directed by Friðrik Þór Friðriksson released in USA on 1 january 2000 with Ingvar E. Sigurðsson
Angels of the Universe (2000)
Englar alheimsins
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Add to a movie listReleased in USA 1 january 2000
Length 1h40
Directed by Friðrik Þór Friðriksson
OriginIslande
Genres Drama
Themes Medical-themed films, Psychologie, Films about psychiatry, Films set in psychiatric hospitals
Rating73%
Angels of the Universe (Icelandic: Englar alheimsins (About this sound pronunciation )) is a 2000 Icelandic film and directed by Friðrik Þór Friðriksson. The leading role is played by Ingvar E. Sigurðsson, who was nominated for the European Film Awards for best acting. The story is based on Einar Már Guðmundsson's novel of the same name, a semi-fictional story about Einar's brother Pálmi Örn Guðmundsson (named Páll in the book and movie). Much of the book is true, for example that Pálmi was mentally ill and painted as a hobby.
Synopsis
Englar Alheimsins, which has often been called an Icelandic One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, is the story of an Icelandic man named Páll (Ingvar E. Sigurðsson). After his girlfriend leaves him he's slowly turning into a state of madness and depression. His parents decide to send him to a mental hospital where he meets Óli (Baltasar Kormákur), who believes he's the songwriter for The Beatles, Viktor (Björn Jörundur Friðbjörnsson), who signs cheques with the signature of Adolf Hitler, and other special characters. The movie depicts his struggle, in and out of the mental hospital.Actors
Ingvar E. Sigurðsson
(Páll)
Baltasar Kormákur
(Óli)
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