Official movie poster for The Sacred Mound (1993), a drama film

The Sacred Mound(1993)

Hin helgu vé

5.3(13)1h 24m1993-11-19
Drama

The Sacred Mound Synopsis

A seven-year-old boy is sent to a farm on a remote island, when his mother goes abroad. On the island the boy gets to know a twenty-year-old woman who seems willing to take on a mother's role. But the boy is reaching an age of sexual awareness and instead of regarding her as a mother figure; he falls obsessively in love with her.

The Sacred Mound (1993) is a drama film directed by Hrafn Gunnlaugsson, released on November 19, 1993 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Steinþór Rafn Matthíasson, Alda Sigurðardóttir, Helgi Skúlason and Tinna Finnbogadóttir. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 13 ratings.

Director:
Hrafn Gunnlaugsson
Writers:
Bo Jönsson, Hrafn Gunnlaugsson
Producers:
Hrafn Gunnlaugsson, Bo Jönsson
Cinematographer:
Per Källberg
Production:
SF Studios, Svenska Filminstitutet, Nordisk Film & TV Fond, F.I.L.M., SVT, FilmTeknik, Viking Film
Status:
Released

The Sacred Mound Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 13 ratings.

MoHA

When 7-year-old Gestur's mother goes abroad she sends him away to a farm in the country. There Gestur makes friends with Helga, a 20-year-old woman who in the beginning is more of a mother substitute. Soon she becomes the boy's object of desire, and he cannot stand the thought that there may be another man in Helga's life. When Gestur discovers that she actually has a boyfriend, he becomes so jealous that he…

Reviewed on August 25, 2015

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The Sacred Mound – Frequently Asked Questions

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Who stars in The Sacred Mound?

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The main cast of The Sacred Mound (1993) includes Steinþór Rafn Matthíasson, Alda Sigurðardóttir, Helgi Skúlason, Tinna Finnbogadóttir and Valdimar Örn Flygenring. The film was directed by Hrafn Gunnlaugsson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was The Sacred Mound released?

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The Sacred Mound was released on November 19, 1993 and runs for 1h 24m.

Is The Sacred Mound worth watching?

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The Sacred Mound (1993) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.