Faroe Islands Movies

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

It tells the story of a theater actor fighting with his own demons.

"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...

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

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

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...

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

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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

The young Julia – the priest's daughter – falls in love with the beautiful Barbara, who just moved to the island. A story about forbidden...

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.

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...