Movies: Ævar Þór Benediktsson

A doctor in early 19th-century Germany becomes infatuated with the sister of a man he unintentionally killed and bargains with the Devil incarnate to conjure their union in exchange for his soul....

The film centers on Dr. Marcus, a renowned psychiatrist who has selected 6 severe mentally ill and dangerous patients from the Spring Valley Mental Hospital to interview as part of research for his new book. As Dr. Marcus interviews each patient, one...

Ex-family man, avid womanizer, heavy-drinking, parliamentarian, Leifur, is forced to go into rehab by his political rival, following a well publicized art exhibition brawl. Full of denial, Leifur throws a party before checking in, but when it´s time ...

A widowed farmer begins a new life on her own terms by fighting against corruption and injustice in her community....

On Christmas Eve, an Icelandic family comes face to face with the Yule Cat, a ravenous creature of folklore hungry for those who didn't get clothes for Christmas....

What lengths does a man go to hold on to love....

A short film inspired by the story of an office clerk who sets out to lose himself. Looking at the forces that drive us beyond reason, the film explores the limits of man in nature and the consequences of getting what you want....

A simple sentence can turn your whole world upside down. In an effort to embrace his best friend's homosexuality, Arnar goes to ridiculous lengths, which can only end badly. It's a film about friendship, acceptance - and completely incompetent straig...