The Deep (2012 film)

The Deep
Theatrical release poster
Directed byBaltasar Kormákur
Written byJón Atli Jónasson
Baltasar Kormákur
Produced byAgnes Johansen
Baltasar Kormákur
StarringÓlafur Darri Ólafsson
CinematographyBergsteinn Björgúlfsson
Music byBen Frost
Release date
  • 21 September 2012 (2012-09-21)
Running time
95 minutes
CountryIceland
LanguageIcelandic

The Deep (Icelandic: Djúpið) is a 2012 Icelandic drama film directed by Baltasar Kormákur. The film was selected as the Icelandic entry for the Best Foreign Language Oscar at the 85th Academy Awards,[1] making the January shortlist.[2] It was also nominated for the 2013 Nordic Council Film Prize. The film is based on the true story of Guðlaugur Friðþórsson, a fisherman who survived in the freezing ocean after his boat capsized off the south coast of Iceland.

Cast

Reception

On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a 94% approval rating, based on 31 reviews with an average rating of 6.6/10.[3] Peter Bradshaw of The Guardian wrote "The mystery of an Icelandic man who survived icy seas for six hours makes for an intriguing drama".[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ Barraclough, Leo (26 September 2012). "Iceland digs 'Deep' for Oscar". Variety.
  2. ^ "9 Foreign Language Films Vie for Oscar". ComingSoon.net. 21 December 2012. Retrieved 17 July 2021.
  3. ^ "The Deep (2013)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved 17 July 2021.
  4. ^ Bradshaw, Peter (11 July 2013). "The Deep – review". The Guardian. Guardian Media Group. Retrieved 17 July 2021.


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