The Dance(1998)
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The Dance Synopsis
Águst Guðmundsson directed this Icelandic period drama, adapted from the short story We Must Dance by William Heinesen, and set on an island in 1913. Pétur (Gunnar Helgason) narrates, recalling the days when mainlanders arrived for a wedding. Flirtatious Sirsa (Pálína Jónsdottir) marries Harald (Dofri Hermannsson), son of a wealthy landowner on the island. Offshore, a ship is sinking, so the men form a rescue party, returning with the captain, the engineer, and several sailors. With a storm gathering, the engineer dies. The clergyman requests an end to the festivities as a mark of respect. Sirsa protests, but her new husband brings the celebration to a halt. The group then fragments into different activities, drunken or otherwise, and the sensual Sirsa directs her attention toward the handsome Ívar (Baldur Trausti Hreinsson). The film's score features traditional folk music.
The Dance (1998) is a drama and comedy film directed by Ágúst Guðmundsson, released on September 25, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 23m. It stars Gunnar Helgason, Joi Johannsson, Benedikt Erlingsson and Baldur Trausti Hreinsson. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Ágúst Guðmundsson
- Writers:
- William Heinesen, Ágúst Guðmundsson, Kristín Atladóttir
- Producers:
- Ágúst Guðmundsson
- Cinematographer:
- Ernest Vincze
- Production:
- IsFilm, Oxford Films, Nordisk Film, Hamburger Kino-Kompanie
- Status:
- Released
The Dance Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gunnar Helgason
as Pétur
Joi Johannsson
as Vítus
Benedikt Erlingsson
as Hólófernes
- Baldur Trausti Hreinsson
Baldur Trausti Hreinsson
as Ívar
Magnús Ólafsson
as Sýslumaður
- Gísli Halldórsson
Gísli Halldórsson
as Nikulás
- Pálína Jónsdóttir
Pálína Jónsdóttir
as Sirsa
- Dofri Hermannsson
Dofri Hermannsson
as Haraldur
Arnar Jónsson
as Djákni
- Þórunn Magnea Magnúsdóttir
Þórunn Magnea Magnúsdóttir
as Móðir Haraldar
- Björk Jakobsdóttir
Björk Jakobsdóttir
as Theodóra
- Guðrún Þ. Stephensen
Guðrún Þ. Stephensen
as Sjómannsekkja
Key crew
Directed by Ágúst Guðmundsson, written by William Heinesen, Ágúst Guðmundsson and Kristín Atladóttir, produced by Ágúst Guðmundsson.
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The Dance Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 5 ratings.
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The Dance – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Dance online?
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Who stars in The Dance?
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The main cast of The Dance (1998) includes Gunnar Helgason, Joi Johannsson, Benedikt Erlingsson, Baldur Trausti Hreinsson and Magnús Ólafsson. The film was directed by Ágúst Guðmundsson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Dance released?
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The Dance was released on September 25, 1998 and runs for 1h 23m.
Is The Dance worth watching?
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The Dance (1998) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.