Box of Chocolate (2011)
A darkly comic Icelandic short in which a hospital visit becomes an unsettling meditation on life, death, and the stories strangers tell.
Box of Chocolate - Movie Information
- Original Title: Konfekt
- Release Year: 2011
- Directed by: Þór Ómar Jónsson
- Type: Movie
- Runtime: 12m
- Original Language: Icelandic
- Spoken Languages: Icelandic
- Release Date (Theatrical): September 3, 2011 (IS)
Box of Chocolate - Plot
A young man has to go to the hospital for an operation. Upon his arrival he watches paramedics roll out a deceased person from the hospital room he is about to be checked in to. Lying in bed with nothing to do his mind starts to wander. He strikes up a conversation about life with an old man who paints a rather dark picture of what can happen during one's stay in a hospital. The old man shares his ironic philosophy on life, causing him great anxiety. Will he make it out alive?
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Box of Chocolate - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Þór Ómar Jónsson
Main Cast
- Jón Páll Eyjólfsson
- Erlingur Gíslason
- Alexía Björg Jóhannesdóttir
- Gunnar Jónsson
- Magnús Ragnarsson
Producers
- Ingvar Þórðarson
- Kristinn Þórðarson
Box of Chocolate - FAQs
What is Box of Chocolate about?
Box of Chocolate follows a young man admitted to hospital for an operation. After witnessing a body being wheeled out of his room, he grows anxious and falls into conversation with an elderly patient whose darkly ironic philosophy on life and mortality deepens his dread about surviving his stay.
Who directed Box of Chocolate?
Box of Chocolate was directed by Þór Ómar Jónsson, an Icelandic filmmaker. The 2011 short film showcases his ability to blend dark humor with existential anxiety within a tightly confined hospital setting and a brief twelve-minute runtime.
Who are the main actors in Box of Chocolate?
The film stars Jón Páll Eyjólfsson as the Young Man and Erlingur Gíslason as the Old Man, whose philosophical exchanges drive the story. The supporting cast includes Alexía Björg Jóhannesdóttir as the Wife, Gunnar Jónsson as the Nurse, and Magnús Ragnarsson as the Doctor.
When was Box of Chocolate released?
Box of Chocolate had its initial release on September 3, 2011, in Iceland. The short film premiered as part of the Icelandic film circuit and represents an early work in director Þór Ómar Jónsson's career.
How long is Box of Chocolate?
Box of Chocolate has a runtime of 12 minutes, making it a short film. Despite its brief length, the film manages to build genuine tension and philosophical depth through the charged conversation between a hospitalized young man and his unsettling elderly ward companion.
What language is Box of Chocolate in?
Box of Chocolate is an Icelandic-language film. Both the original and spoken language of the production are Icelandic, reflecting its origins as a domestic short film directed by Þór Ómar Jónsson and produced in Iceland in 2011.
Where can you stream Box of Chocolate online?
Streaming availability for Box of Chocolate varies by region. As a niche Icelandic short film from 2011, it has limited mainstream platform presence. You can check current viewing options and regional availability by visiting JustWatch, which aggregates up-to-date streaming information.
Does Box of Chocolate have a dark or ironic ending?
Box of Chocolate leans heavily into dark irony throughout its runtime. The old man's bleak philosophical musings leave the young protagonist — and the viewer — genuinely uncertain about his fate, creating a quietly unsettling conclusion that reflects the film's core theme of mortality's unpredictability.
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