Reykjavik-Rotterdam (2008)
A gripping Icelandic action thriller about a reformed smuggler lured back into danger on one last illicit voyage across the North Atlantic.
Reykjavik-Rotterdam - Movie Information
- Original Title: Reykjavík Rotterdam
- Release Year: 2008
- Directed by: Óskar Jónasson
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Action, Thriller
- Runtime: 1h 28m
- Original Language: Icelandic
- Spoken Languages: Dutch, English, Icelandic
- Release Date (Theatrical): September 30, 2008 (IS), January 8, 2010 (United States), August 23, 2012 (Germany - 16), February 15, 2011 (France)
- Alternative Titles: Illegal Traffic (FR), Reykjavik to Rotterdam (CA), Reykjavík - Rotterdam: Tödliche Lieferung (DE)
- Production Companies: BlueEyes Productions, Rotterdam Films, Bavaria Pictures, Nordisk Film, ARD Degeto
- Production Countries: Denmark, Germany, Iceland, Netherlands
Reykjavik-Rotterdam - Plot
A former sailor who has served prison sentences for alcohol smuggling fights to keep his family afloat. He is offered pay for a last tour of cargo between Reykjavik and Rotterdam. He agrees, in the hope to get out of debt, but unexpected events occur.
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Reykjavik-Rotterdam - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Óskar Jónasson
Main Cast
- Baltasar Kormákur
- Ingvar E. Sigurðsson
- Lilja Nótt Þórarinsdóttir
- Þröstur Leó Gunnarsson
- Victor Löw
- Jörundur Ragnarsson
- Ólafur Darri Ólafsson
- Theodór Júlíusson
- Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson
- Pálmi Kormákur Baltasarsson
Writers
- Óskar Jónasson
- Arnaldur Indriðason
Producers
- Agnes Johansen
- Baltasar Kormákur
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Is Reykjavik-Rotterdam based on a true story?
Reykjavik-Rotterdam is not based on a specific true story. It is an original screenplay written by director Óskar Jónasson and crime novelist Arnaldur Indriðason, though it draws on the real-world culture of maritime smuggling in the North Atlantic region.
Who are the main actors in Reykjavik-Rotterdam?
The film stars Baltasar Kormákur as Kristófer, the lead character, alongside Ingvar E. Sigurðsson as Steingrímur, Lilja Nótt Þórarinsdóttir as Íris, Þröstur Leó Gunnarsson as Jensen, and Victor Löw as Hoogland, among others.
What is Reykjavik-Rotterdam about?
The film follows Kristófer, a former sailor with a criminal past in alcohol smuggling, who accepts one final cargo run between Reykjavik and Rotterdam to escape mounting debt. When unexpected and dangerous events unfold at sea, his hopes for a clean break are put severely to the test.
Who directed Reykjavik-Rotterdam?
Reykjavik-Rotterdam was directed by Óskar Jónasson, an Icelandic filmmaker. The screenplay was co-written by Jónasson and acclaimed Icelandic crime novelist Arnaldur Indriðason, best known internationally for his Inspector Erlendur mystery series.
What genre is Reykjavik-Rotterdam?
Reykjavik-Rotterdam is an action thriller. It combines tense maritime crime drama with fast-paced action sequences, set against the atmospheric backdrop of the North Atlantic and the port city of Rotterdam.
How long is Reykjavik-Rotterdam?
Reykjavik-Rotterdam has a runtime of 88 minutes, making it a lean, efficiently paced thriller that wastes little time establishing its high-stakes premise and driving toward its tense conclusion.
Did Reykjavik-Rotterdam inspire a Hollywood remake?
Yes. Reykjavik-Rotterdam directly inspired the 2012 Hollywood action film Contraband, starring Mark Wahlberg. Lead actor and producer Baltasar Kormákur reprised his producer role on the remake and also directed it, bringing the story to a global mainstream audience.
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