The last few years of the millennium marked a transformational period for the Icelandic underworld. What had been a relatively innocent playground for petty criminals and “hobby pushers” progressed into the organized and violent industry that prevails today. Black‘s Game takes place during turbulent times, using as framework a handful of real events from the period; the Ecstasy revolution, two armed bank heists, a large scale insurance scam and the biggest drug-bust in the country’s history. All these events shook Icelandic society profoundly, not least because of the high level of professionalism.
About the film
Details
- Running time
- 1 hr. 44 min.
- Country, year
- Iceland, 2012
- Genre
- Drama
- Language
- Icelandic
- Subtitles
- Lithuanian, English
- Age rating
- N/A
Credits
- Director
- Óskar Þór Axelsson
- Screenplay
- Bergsteinn Björgúlfsson
- Cinematography
- Óskar Þór Axelsson
- Music
- Frank Hall
- Cast
- Þorvaldur Davíð Kristjánsson, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Damon Younger, María Birta Bjarnadóttir
- More information
- www.imdb.com
Festivals and awards
- in competition
- unknown - 1
Director
Óskar Þór Axelsson
A native of Iceland and a graduate from NYU’s Film Department, Óskar Þór Axelsson, born 1973, has extensive background in TV commercials production. Axelsson’s short film Misty Mountain was a nominee for the Student Academy Awards. Black‘s Game marks Axelsson’s feature film debut.
