Director
Baltasar Kormákur
Starring
Baltasar Kormákur, Hera Hilmar, Gísli Örn Garðarsson,
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Certificate
15
Run Time
110 mins
Release Year
2016
Country of Origin
Iceland
Language
Icelandic
Director of Photography: Óttar Guðnason
Editor: Sigvaldi J Karason
Produced by: Baltasar Kormákur, Magnus Vidar Siguardsson
Music: Hildur Gudnadottir
Screenplay by: Olafur Egilsson, Baltasar Kormakur
Production Designer: Heimir Sverrisson,Atli Geir Grétarsson, Páll Hjaltason
The Oath (Eidurinn)
Part of the European Perspectives Strand
Respected surgeon Finnur’s concern for his unstable daughter Anna is heightened when she brings new boyfriend Óttar home and it becomes clear that he is a toxic influence and a catalyst for her drug habit. As Finnur attempts to take control of the situation for Anna’s sake, things quickly spiral out of hand, while Óttar’s arrogance and sense of power become increasingly problematic. This dark, shadowy and riveting thriller from auteur Baltasar Kormákur (who also stars) boasts strong performances, sweeping Icelandic vistas and a tension that is never compromised by implausibility.