Þráinn Bertelssonborn 1944

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Biography

Þráinn Bertelsson (born 30 November 1944) is an Icelandic film director, writer, politician, journalist and newspaper editor. He moved into politics in the wake of the financial crisis in 2008, and was elected a member of the Althing in 2009, initially for the Citizens' Movement. He later left the party to become an independent MP, before joining the Left-Green Movement, which he currently represents. Þráinn has written, directed and produced seven feature films. His 1981 film Jón Oddur & Jón Bjarni (English title: The Twins) won a Silver Award at the 1982 Giffoni Film Festival. His 1989 film Magnús was nominated for two European Film Awards, for best picture and best script, and received the 1990 DV Cultural Prize in Iceland. He was the first filmmaker to be granted a lifetime award by the Althing. He was a co-founder of Norðan 8 and in 1982 founded his own film company, Nýtt líf (New Life Ltd.). He served a year as chairman of The Association of Icelandic Film Directors.

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Privacy
Privacy

1995

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Magnús
Magnús

1989

Comedy • Drama

Writer, Director

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A Policeman's Life
A Policeman's Life

1985

Director, Writer

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Deep Winter
Deep Winter

1985

Drama

Writer, Director

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Pastoral Life
Pastoral Life

1984

Comedy

Writer, Director

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New Life
New Life

1983

Comedy

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The Twins
The Twins

1981

Director, Writer

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