Beautiful Beings

A teenage boy, raised by a mother who considers herself psychic, takes a bullied kid into his group of violent misfits. As the group’s troubles escalate toward life-threatening situations, an inner voice awakens in the boy and, with the help of his mother and his new friend, he manages to find his own path.

Directed by Guðmundur Arnar Guðmundsson, Beautiful Beings leans on a strong ensemble — Birgir Dagur Bjarkason, Áskell Einar Pálmason, Viktor Benóný Benediktsson — 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 drama titles of 2022.