Ikingut


1h 25m 2001

Brief Synopsis

A tale of friendship winning out over fear and ignorance in the frozen wilds of 19th century Iceland. During a severe winter that has eroded a village's food supply, 11-year-old Boas encounters a "monster" near the shore. Covered in fur and making strange sounds, the creature turns out to be an Inui

Film Details

Genre
Action
Adventure
Period
Release Date
2001
Production Company
Filmhuset Studios; Zentropa Entertainment
Distribution Company
Folkets Bio
Location
Iceland

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 25m

Synopsis

A tale of friendship winning out over fear and ignorance in the frozen wilds of 19th century Iceland. During a severe winter that has eroded a village's food supply, 11-year-old Boas encounters a "monster" near the shore. Covered in fur and making strange sounds, the creature turns out to be an Inuit boy. Named after the first word he uses, Ikingut is taken into Boas' home, where he proves to be friendly and resourceful. Superstitious villagers, however, believe Ikingut to be a symbol of evil, and a dangerous chain reaction is set in motion.

Film Details

Genre
Action
Adventure
Period
Release Date
2001
Production Company
Filmhuset Studios; Zentropa Entertainment
Distribution Company
Folkets Bio
Location
Iceland

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 25m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 2001

Released in United States October 2001

Shown at Haugesund Norwegian International Film Festival August 27 - September 1, 2001.

Shown at Mill Valley Film Festival (Premiere Selection) in Mill Valley, California October 4-14, 2001.

Released in United States 2001 (Shown at Haugesund Norwegian International Film Festival August 27 - September 1, 2001.)

Released in United States October 2001 (Shown at Mill Valley Film Festival (Premiere Selection) in Mill Valley, California October 4-14, 2001.)