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Cast
Björn Thors
as Hugi
Helgi Björnsson
as Veigar
Nanna Kristín Magnúsdóttir
as Erna
Sigurður Skúlason
as Svanur
Jón Páll Eyjólfsson
as Richard
Haki Lorenzen
as Albert
Salome R. Gunnarsdottir
as Læknir
Bláklukku Carlo Flóki
as Kolumbus
Arnbjörg Hlíf Valsdóttir
as Helena (voice)
Mário Frade
as Wildlife Documentary Narrator (voice)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2014
Runtime1h 35m
LanguageIcelandic
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Drama
Votes12
DirectorHafsteinn Gunnar Sigurðsson
WritersHuldar Breiðfjörð
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsParis of the North
About Paris of the North
Seeking shelter from the trials and tribulations of city life, Hugi has built a quiet existence for himself in a tiny village in the middle of nowhere. Here, he passes his days jogging, attending AA meetings and taking Portuguese lessons online. But when Hugi’s estranged, boozy father shows up out of the blue, the precarious balance he has worked so hard to achieve is tested to the limit.
Directed by Hafsteinn Gunnar Sigurðsson, Paris of the North leans on a strong ensemble — Björn Thors, Helgi Björnsson, Nanna Kristín Magnúsdóttir — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 2014.
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