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Hrafn Gunnlaugsson

Director, Writer, Editor, Producer, Additional Credits
Born June 17, 1948 (76 years)
Hrafn Gunnlaugsson (born 17 June 1948; Reykjavik) is an Icelandic film director. He is the brother of mathematician Þorvaldur Gunnlaugsson and the lawyer Snædís Gunnlaugsdóttir and the actress Tinna Gunnlaugsdóttir. He is mostly known for his series of Viking films, sometimes called "Cod Westerns". He was married to Edda Kristjánsdóttir and they have four children: Kristján born 1968 who is a poet and playwright, Tinna who is an actress, Sól who is an art designer and Örk who is an artist and was born in 1993. He won the award for Best Director at the 20th Guldbagge Awards for When the Raven Flies.
Known For
  • When the Raven Flies
  • Shadow of the Raven
  • The White Viking
  • Witchcraft
  • The Sacred Mound
  • Father's Estate

Filmography

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