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Fridrik Thor Fridriksson
Director

Fridrik Thor Fridriksson

12 May 1954Born
72Age
25Credits
Reykjavík, IcelandBirthplace

Biography

Fridrik Thor Fridriksson (Icelandic: Friðrik Þór Friðriksson, pronounced [ˈfrɪðrɪk ˈθouːr ˈfrɪðrɪxsɔn]; born 12 May 1954; Reykjavík) is an Icelandic film director and producer. Fridriksson started his film making career with experimental films and documentaries in the early 1980s. In 1987, he founded The Icelandic Film Corporation that became Iceland's most important film production company. The company produces his films and works with other Icelandic directors as well as producers.

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His international reputation led the company to build a network of internationally well-established co-production partner companies, including Lars von Trier's Zentropa and Francis Ford Coppola's American Zoetrope.

Known for

Filmography

  1. TBAKill the PoetFilm: Director
  2. 2023Woman at SeaFilm
  3. 2015HorizonFilm: Director
  4. 2011Season of the WitchSeries: Director (4 episodes)
  5. 2010Mamma GógóFilm: Writer, Director
  6. 2009The Sunshine BoyFilm: Director
  7. 2006The Boss of It AllFilm: Finnur
  8. 2004Niceland (Population. 1.000.002)Film: Director
  9. 2002Investigation Into the Invisible WorldFilm
  10. 2002FalconsFilm: Director, Writer
  11. 2002On Top Down UnderFilm: Director, Screenplay
  12. 2000Plan BFilm: Writer
  13. 2000Angels of the UniverseFilm: Director
  14. 1996Devil's IslandFilm: Director
  15. 1995Cold FeverFilm: Director, Screenplay
  16. 1994Movie DaysFilm: Director, Writer
  17. 1991Children of NatureFilm: Taxi Driver, Director, Screenplay
  18. 1990Pretty AngelsFilm: Director
  19. 1989FlugþráFilm: Screenplay, Director
  20. 1987White WhalesFilm: Screenplay, Director
  21. 1985The Ring RoadFilm: Director, Writer
  22. 1984Icelandic CowboysFilm: Director
  23. 1982Rock in ReykjavikFilm: Director
  24. 1981The Saga of Burnt NjálFilm: Director
  25. 1975Nomina Sunt OdiosaFilm: Screenplay, Director

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