Known for

Directing

Born

Jun 29, 1947 (79 years old)

Place of birth

Reykjavik, Iceland

Ágúst Guðmundsson

Ágúst Guðmundsson (born 29 June 1947; Reykjavík) is an Icelandic film director and screenwriter. He studied French, Icelandic in Reykjavík and filmmaking at the National Film School in London. He has made many popular Icelandic films that have also been translated into other languages. His 1998 film The Dance was entered into the 21st Moscow International Film Festival where he won the Silver St. George for Best Director. He is currently director of BÍL, The Federation of Icelandic Artists.

Titles

Black Sands

Series • 2021

Nonni und Manni

Series • 1988

Golden Sands

Movie • 1984

Under the Glacier

Movie • 1989

On Top

Movie • 1982

Ahead of Time

Movie • 2004

The Seagull's Laughter

Movie • 2001

Land and Sons

Movie • 1980