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The Icelandic Dream (2000)

Original title: Íslenski draumurinn

2000-09-07 · 1h 30m · IS
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A young business man loses track on reality when his obsession with soccer grows too strong

A business man and weekend dad is getting worn down by family trouble, business failure and the continuous loss of his favorite football team. He decides to start importing Bulgarian energy cigarettes in a last ditch attempt at success ... his best friend soon advises that suicide might be his best option.

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Róbert I. DouglasDirector, Writer

Top billed cast

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Jón GnarrJón GnarrValliÞorsteinn BachmannÞorsteinn BachmannGeiriGunnar EyjólfssonGunnar EyjólfssonHalldór the ex-inlawFelix BergssonFelix BergssonNeigbourÞórhallur SverrissonÞórhallur SverrissonTotiMatt KeeslarMatt KeeslarThe AmericanHafdís HuldHafdís HuldDagmarLaufey Brá JónsdottirLaufey Brá JónsdottirSilja the ex-wifeMilena DelgadoMilena DelgadoSpanish friendEdda Björg EyjólfsdóttirEdda Björg EyjólfsdóttirEddaGuðrún GísladóttirGuðrún GísladóttirMotherBjörgvin Franz GíslasonBjörgvin Franz GíslasonJohnny Norway

Keywords

Male friendshipFootball (soccer)Single fatherBusiness manObsession

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedyTheme affinityMale Friendship · Football Soccer · Single FatherDialogue densityComedyPacingShortDirector preference538933Actor preference530167 · 535871 · 171502

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Frequently asked questions about The Icelandic Dream

What is The Icelandic Dream about?

A business man and weekend dad is getting worn down by family trouble, business failure and the continuous loss of his favorite football team. He decides to start importing Bulgarian energy cigarettes in a last ditch attempt at success ... his best friend soon advises that suicide might be his best option.

How long is The Icelandic Dream?

The Icelandic Dream has a runtime of 90 minutes.