Tag: Ásahelgahjörleifsdóttir
Review: THE SWAN, a Lyrical and Sobering Look at Adulthood Through a Child's Eyes
A wilful young girl sent to work on a farm in rural Iceland – a waning traditional Icelandic practice to instill independence in children – uncovers some uncomfortable real-world truths in The Swan (Svanurinn), Ása Helga Hjörleifsdóttir’s serious-in-tone coming-of-age drama...
Toronto 2017: THE SWAN Exclusive, An Emotional And Visually Poetic Trailer Debut
Ása Helga Hjörleifsdóttir's feature film debut, a coming-of-age story called The Swan, will have its world premiere here in Toronto during the opening weekend of the festival. Hjörleifsdóttir will be in town to present her film. Screen Anarchy is...
