2016 | Iceland | NR | 103 min.
This taut psychological thriller set against the backdrop of Icelandic grandeur has all the tension of a suspenseful Hollywood blockbuster—but with a far more profound and well-crafted story. Prominent surgeon Finnur (director Baltasar Kormákur) is accustomed to being under pressure in the operating room, but when his oldest daughter gets sucked into the world of partying and drugs, he faces a new threat: Ottar, a manipulative boyfriend who won’t give her up. When the authorities prove to be useless in holding Ottar to account, Finnur decides he must take matters into his own hands—but finds that Ottar is even more dangerous than expected. With his family and career at stake, how far will Finnur go to try and make Ottar disappear for good? Kormákur anchors an all-star cast with a powerhouse performance both in front of and behind the camera, delivering a tour de force film that was Iceland’s top-grossing film in 2016.
PRE-SHOW MUSIC BY
The War and Treaty (Wed)
Michelle Held (Sat)
SPONSORED BY
Lisa & Pete Erickson (Wed)
Steven & Alan Westerholm, In Memory of Florence and Alaric Westerholm (Sat)