Faroe Islands Movies

The story of a Grandmother who swims every day in the sea whatever the weather.

A psychological drama taking place during a day and a night in the life of a young family living in a beautiful house by the sea in the village of...

A guilt-ridden taxi driver takes a desperate passenger to her destination. On the journey their fates collide and they both realize that they have to...

Legend has it that those who drown themselves turn into seals. Once a year they return to shore in their human shape. In the hopes of reuniting with...

A modern tale about the impossible love of a schoolgirl and her older teacher.

"12" is a poetic short film about a 12-year-old boy. The boy is looking forward to growing up and becoming an adult. He shares his hopes and dreams...

Becoming a father is not difficult – being a father is much more so. In this short portrait, Holger talks about the births and early years of...

Maria hesitates when her best friend Birita offers her some pills, but – what the hell? Her mother’s away and they are both desperate to...

Ámæli is about the old tradition of pilot whale hunting on Faroe Island. Trough one summer we follow three people, a whale hunter,...

A short film from 2009. The film was shot in one long take.

STAY is a short film depicting two people going their separate ways. A story about connecting while departing. About loneliness in togetherness. A...

Elinborg accidentally runs into her friend Marita at the supermarket. The conversation is civil yet slightly awkward, as Elinborg has forgotten...

Ivar is stranded on a mountainous country road on the Faroe Islands and the only person he can ask for help is his estranged brother.

In 1993, the Faroe Islands faced one of the most dramatic and under-reported financial collapses in Nordic history. After years of rapid growth, the...

Rannvá is abandoned by her husband, and is now sitting alone in her appartment. While she is trying to pass time, the past comes back to hunt...

Tomorrow Remains Unknown follows 18-year-old Bjørt through a single day that quietly changes her life. Living with her mother and younger...

Agnes Peterson is a student of journalism. Maria Guttesen suddenly disappeared in 1966 when she was 20 years old. 50 years later, Agnes will...