The Nati­onal Film Archive: Magnús Jóhannsson

Magnús Jóhannsson was a pioneer in Icelandic filmmaking. Trained as a radio technician, he often referred to himself as a film-amateur, although he became the first Icelander to have a film of his screened at the Cannes Film Festival. He had a fascination for technological innovation, experimented with stylized filming techniques, and made several wildlife films at a time when such work was extremely demanding. Magnús operated an independent repair, import, and sound‑production company and was also a founding figure in film preservation in Iceland. The exhibition will review his career and showcase several of his films. Gunnþóra Halldórsdóttir from the Icelandic Film Archive will lead the event.

Duration: 45 mín