The Seagull's Laughter(2001)
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The Seagull's Laughter Synopsis
Post-war provincial Iceland: around 1950, Freyja, who'd been a plump teen, returns from America, a widow with a 20-inch waist, seven suitcases of dresses, and a list of who ever wronged or slighted her. She moves in with an aunt and socialist uncle: finding a new husband is high on her agenda, and she's mistrusted by Agga, a pre-teen who's our eyes and ears. The social order and Freyja are more complicated than they seem at first, and so may be her prospects. Class divisions, families ties, pride, the onset of puberty, and the power of Eros sliver the ice.
The Seagull's Laughter (2001) is a drama and comedy film directed by Ágúst Guðmundsson, released on October 20, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Margrét Vilhjálmsdóttir, Ugla Egilsdóttir, Heino Ferch and Hilmir Snær Guðnason. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
- Director:
- Ágúst Guðmundsson
- Writers:
- Ágúst Guðmundsson, Kristín Marja Baldursdóttir
- Producers:
- Kristín Atladóttir
- Cinematographer:
- Peter Krause
- Production:
- IsFilm, Archer Street Productions, Hope & Glory Film Productions GmbH, Hope & Glory Pictures International, Hope & Glory Pictures, Det Danske Filminstitut
- Status:
- Released
The Seagull's Laughter Cast & Crew
Main cast
Margrét Vilhjálmsdóttir
as Freyja
- Ugla Egilsdóttir
Ugla Egilsdóttir
as Agga
Heino Ferch
as Björn Theódór
Hilmir Snær Guðnason
as Magnús
Kristbjörg Kjeld
as Grandmother
- Edda Björg Eyjólfsdóttir
Edda Björg Eyjólfsdóttir
as Dódó
- Bára Lyngdal Magnúsdóttir
Bára Lyngdal Magnúsdóttir
as Dísa
- Eyvindur Erlendsson
Eyvindur Erlendsson
as Grandfather
- Guðlaug Elísabet Ólafsdóttir
Guðlaug Elísabet Ólafsdóttir
as Ninna
- Sigurveig Jónsdóttir
Sigurveig Jónsdóttir
as Kidda
- Diljá Mist Einarsdóttir
Diljá Mist Einarsdóttir
as Emilía
Halldóra Geirharðsdóttir
as Birna
Key crew
Directed by Ágúst Guðmundsson, written by Ágúst Guðmundsson and Kristín Marja Baldursdóttir, produced by Kristín Atladóttir.
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The Seagull's Laughter Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 17 ratings.
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The Seagull's Laughter – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Seagull's Laughter online?
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Who stars in The Seagull's Laughter?
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The main cast of The Seagull's Laughter (2001) includes Margrét Vilhjálmsdóttir, Ugla Egilsdóttir, Heino Ferch, Hilmir Snær Guðnason and Kristbjörg Kjeld. 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 Seagull's Laughter released?
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The Seagull's Laughter was released on October 20, 2001 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is The Seagull's Laughter worth watching?
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The Seagull's Laughter (2001) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 17 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.