The Deep (2012 film)

The Deep
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Baltasar Kormákur
Written by	Jón Atli Jónasson Baltasar Kormákur
Produced by	Agnes Johansen Baltasar Kormákur
Starring	Ólafur Darri Ólafsson
Cinematography	Bergsteinn Björgúlfsson
Music by	Ben Frost
Release date	21 September 2012 (2012-09-21)
Running time	95 minutes
Country	Iceland
Language	Icelandic

The Deep (Icelandic: Djúpið) is a 2012 Icelandic drama film directed by Baltasar Kormákur. The film was selected as the Icelandic entry for the Best Foreign Language Oscar at the 85th Academy Awards,^[1] making the January shortlist.^[2] It was also nominated for the 2013 Nordic Council Film Prize. The film is based on the true story of Guðlaugur Friðþórsson, a fisherman who survived in the freezing ocean after his boat capsized off the south coast of Iceland.

Cast

• Ólafur Darri Ólafsson as Gulli
• Jóhann G. Jóhannsson as Palli
• Þorbjörg Helga Þorgilsdóttir as Halla
• Theódór Júlíusson as Gulli's Father
• María Sigurðardóttir as Gulli's Mother
• Björn Thors as Hannes
• Þröstur Leó Gunnarsson as Lárus
• Guðjón Pedersen as Erlingur
• Walter Grímsson as Raggi
• Stefán Hallur Stefánsson as Jón

Reception

On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a 94% approval rating, based on 31 reviews with an average rating of 6.6/10.^[3] Peter Bradshaw of The Guardian wrote "The mystery of an Icelandic man who survived icy seas for six hours makes for an intriguing drama".^[4]

See also

• List of submissions to the 85th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film
• List of Icelandic submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film
• Survival film, with a list of related films

References

1. Barraclough, Leo (26 September 2012). "Iceland digs 'Deep' for Oscar". Variety.
2. "9 Foreign Language Films Vie for Oscar". ComingSoon.net. 21 December 2012. Retrieved 17 July 2021.
3. "The Deep (2013)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved 17 July 2021.
4. Bradshaw, Peter (11 July 2013). "The Deep – review". The Guardian. Guardian Media Group. Retrieved 17 July 2021.

External links

• The Deep at IMDb