Movie

The Dance

★ 6.2(5)19981h 23m

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Good to know

Director: Ágúst Guðmundsson
Release date: 1998-09-25
Runtime: 1h 23m
Language: Icelandic
Status: Released
Country: Iceland
Studio: IsFilm

About The Dance

The Dance is a 1998 movie in the Drama and Comedy genres, directed by Ágúst Guðmundsson, starring Gunnar Helgason, Joi Johannsson and Benedikt Erlingsson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Dance in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Águst Guðmundsson directed this Icelandic period drama, adapted from the short story We Must Dance by William Heinesen, and set on an island in 1913. Pétur (Gunnar Helgason) narrates, recalling the days when mainlanders arrived for a wedding. Flirtatious Sirsa (Pálína Jónsdottir) marries Harald (Dofri Hermannsson), son of a wealthy landowner on the island. Offshore, a ship is sinking, so the men form a rescue party, returning with the captain, the engineer, and several sailors. With a storm gathering, the engineer dies. The clergyman requests an end to the festivities as a mark of respect. Sirsa protests, but her new husband brings the celebration to a halt. The group then fragments into different activities, drunken or otherwise, and the sensual Sirsa directs her attention toward the handsome Ívar (Baldur Trausti Hreinsson). The film's score features traditional folk music.

Cast

Gunnar Helgason

Pétur

Joi Johannsson

Vítus

Benedikt Erlingsson

Hólófernes

Baldur Trausti Hreinsson

Ívar

Magnús Ólafsson

Sýslumaður

Gísli Halldórsson

Nikulás

Pálína Jónsdóttir

Sirsa

Dofri Hermannsson

Haraldur

Arnar Jónsson

Djákni

Þórunn Magnea Magnúsdóttir

Móðir Haraldar

Björk Jakobsdóttir

Theodóra

Guðrún Þ. Stephensen

Sjómannsekkja

Themes & keywords

widowwedding receptionshipwreckicelandwedding partysailorfaroe islands

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Dance in Canada?+

The Dance is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Dance on Netflix?+

The Dance is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Dance?+

The Dance has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).

Who stars in The Dance?+

The Dance stars Gunnar Helgason, Joi Johannsson, Benedikt Erlingsson, Baldur Trausti Hreinsson and Magnús Ólafsson.

When did The Dance come out?+

The Dance is a 1998 movie directed by Ágúst Guðmundsson.

What genre is The Dance?+

The Dance is Drama and Comedy film.

Who directed The Dance?+

The Dance was directed by Ágúst Guðmundsson.