Þráinn Bertelsson

Þráinn Bertelsson

Þráinn Bertelsson (born 30 November 1944) is an Icelandic film director, writer, politician, journalist and newspaper editor. He moved into politics in the wake of the financial crisis in 2008, and was elected a member of the Althing in 2009, initially for the Citizens' Movement. He later left the party to become an independent MP, before joining the Left-Green Movement, which he currently represents. Þráinn has written, directed and produced seven feature films. His 1981 film Jón Oddur & Jón Bjarni (English title: The Twins) won a Silver Award at the 1982 Giffoni Film Festival. His 1989 film Magnús was nominated for two European Film Awards, for best picture and best script, and received the 1990 DV Cultural Prize in Iceland. He was the first filmmaker to be granted a lifetime award by the Althing. He was a co-founder of Norðan 8 and in 1982 founded his own film company, Nýtt líf (New Life Ltd.). He served a year as chairman of The Association of Icelandic Film Directors.

  • Title: Þráinn Bertelsson
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  • Known For: Directing
  • Birthday: 1944-11-30
  • Place of Birth: Iceland
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Þráinn Bertelsson Movies

  • 1984
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    Pastoral Life

    Pastoral Life

    6.5 1984 HD

    This is the story of how Þór and Danni run a farm. They get a job running a farm for a local farmer that is going on a vacation to...

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  • 1989
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    Magnús

    Magnús

    6.8 1989 HD

    Magnús is a 45-year-old lawyer, whose routine is upset by the personal news that he is suffering from cancer. This causes Magnús to...

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  • 2010
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    The Messanger

    The Messanger

    1.7 2010 HD

    Páll thinks he is just like everyone else, that is until he begins to have vivid visions about life after death. At first he has a open mind...

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  • 2013
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    XL

    XL

    4.7 2013 HD

    Ex-family man, avid womanizer, heavy-drinking, parliamentarian, Leifur, is forced to go into rehab by his political rival, following a well...

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  • 1985
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    Deep Winter

    Deep Winter

    5.6 1985 HD

    The widow has inherited half of the farm, and is in league with a businessman from the village, who wants to buy the farm. Her purpose is to get her...

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  • 1985
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    Deep Winter

    Deep Winter

    5.6 1985 HD

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  • 1984
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    Pastoral Life

    Pastoral Life

    6.5 1984 HD

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  • 1984
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    Pastoral Life

    Pastoral Life

    6.5 1984 HD

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  • 1989
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    Magnús

    Magnús

    6.8 1989 HD

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  • 1989
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    Magnús

    Magnús

    6.8 1989 HD

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  • 1983
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    New Life

    New Life

    7.7 1983 HD

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  • 1983
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    New Life

    New Life

    7.7 1983 HD

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  • 1985
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    A Policeman's Life

    A Policeman's Life

    6.5 1985 HD

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  • 1985
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    A Policeman's Life

    A Policeman's Life

    6.5 1985 HD

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  • 1981
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    The Twins

    The Twins

    6 1981 HD

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  • 1985
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    Deep Winter

    Deep Winter

    5.6 1985 HD

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  • 1981
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    The Twins

    The Twins

    6 1981 HD

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  • 1995
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    Privacy

    Privacy

    1 1995 HD

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  • 1970
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    1 1970 HD

    An Icelandic drama miniseries created by Þráinn Bertelsson. The series takes place in Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland, and follows the lives of...

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  • 1970
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    1 1970 HD

    An Icelandic drama miniseries created by Þráinn Bertelsson. The series takes place in Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland, and follows the lives of...

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  • 1970
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    1 1970 HD

    An Icelandic drama miniseries created by Þráinn Bertelsson. The series takes place in Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland, and follows the lives of...

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  • 1970
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    1 1970 HD

    An Icelandic drama miniseries created by Þráinn Bertelsson. The series takes place in Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland, and follows the lives of...

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