Beautiful Beings (Berdreymi) is an Icelandic film written and directed by Guðmundur Arnar Guðmundsson starring Birgir Dagur Bjarkason, Áskell Einar Pálmason and Viktor Benóný Benediktsson.
Premise
A teenage boy, raised by a mother who considers herself psychic, takes a bullied kid into his group of violent misfits. As the group’s troubles escalate toward life-threatening situations, an inner voice awakens in the boy and, with the help of his mother and his new friend, he manages to find his own path.
Release Date
January 13, 2023 (United States)
Director
Guðmundur Arnar Guðmundsson
The director graduated with a degree in fine art and then studied screenwriting. His short films have been presented at numerous festivals including Cannes and Venice. His debut feature Heartstone premiered in the Venice Days Competition in 2016 and went on to receive over 50 international awards.
Cast
Birgir Dagur Bjarkason / Addi
Áskell Einar Pálmason / Balli
Viktor Benóný Benediktsson / Konni
Snorri Rafn Frímannsson / Siggi
Sunna Líf Arnarsdóttir / Helga
Kamilla Guðrún Lowen / Anna
Kristín Ísold Jóhannesdóttir / Hófí
Ísgerður Elfa Gunnarsdóttir / Hulda
Aðalbjörg Emma Hafsteinsdóttir / Fríða
Blær Hinriksson / Símon
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