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The Deep (2012 film)

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Wikipedia article




'The Deep' is a 2012 Icelandic drama film directed by Baltasar Kormkur. The film was selected as the Icelandic entry for the Best Foreign Language Oscar at the 85th Academy Awards, making the January shortlist. It was also nominated for the 2013 Nordic Council Film Prize. The film is based on the true story of Gulaugur Frirsson, a fisherman who survived in the freezing ocean after his boat capsized off the south coast of Iceland.

Cast



*lafur Darri lafsson as Gulli

*Jhann G. Jhannsson as Palli

*orbjrg Helga orgilsdttir as Halla

*Thedr Jlusson as Gulli's Father

*Mara Sigurardttir as Gulli's Mother

*Bjrn Thors as Hannes

*rstur Le Gunnarsson as Lrus

*Gujn Pedersen as Erlingur

*Walter Grmsson as Raggi

*Stefn Hallur Stefnsson as Jn

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.

Peter Bradshaw of 'The Guardian' wrote "The mystery of an Icelandic man who survived icy seas for six hours makes for an intriguing drama".

See also



*List of submissions to the 85th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film

*List of Icelandic submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film

*Survival film, with a list of related films

References




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