HORIZON by Fridrik Thor Fridriksson and Bergur Bernburg – (2015, Iceland / Denmark, 80 min, world premiere)
Oscar-nominated director Fridrik Thor Fridriksson and co-director Bergur Bernburg helm this lovely documentary portrait of influential Icelandic landscape painter Georg Gudni. Featuring Viggo Mortensen, who published a monograph on the artist, and an evocative score by Sigur Ros’ touring guitarist Kjartan Hólm.
Press screenings:
Sat Sept 12 @ 6.45pm, Scotiabank 5
Wed Sept 16 @ 1.45pm, Scotiabank 5
Public screenings:
Sun Sept 13 @ 4.45pm, Jackman Hall (world premiere in the presence of the directors)
Tue Sept 15 @ 11.45am, Cinema 4, Paul + Leah Atkinson Family Cinema
Sat Sept 19 @ 9.30am, Jackman Hall
Press day: Sun Sept 13