Director. Born 20 January 1977 in Reykjavik, Iceland. Graduated from the National Film School of Denmark in 2009.
Rúnarsson's short film "The Last Farm" (2004) received an Oscar nomination, and his two student films, "2Birds" (2008) and "Anna" (2009), have received multiple awards and were selected for the Cannes Festival.
Rúnarsson made his feature debut with "Volcano" (2011), selected for Cannes Directors' Fortnight and winner of numerous international awards.
The feature film "Sparrows" (2015) was screened at multiple festivals all over the world and took home the award for best film in both Sao Paolo and San Sebastian, and Rúnar Rúnarsson was awarded the Silver Hugo for best new director at Chicago International Film Festival.
| Title | Year | Function | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ljósbrot | 2024 | Direction | |
| Echo | 2020 | Direction | Feature |
| Sparrows | 2015 | Direction, Screenplay, Producer | DK/Feature |
| Seven Boats | 2014 | Executive producer | DK/Short fiction |
| Ártún | 2014 | Co-producer | Short fiction |
| Whale Valley | 2013 | Co-producer | DK/Short fiction |
| Volcano | 2012 | Direction, Screenplay | Feature |
| Anna | 2009 | Direction, Script | DK/Short fiction |
| Smáfuglar | 2008 | Direction, Script | Short fiction |
| Síðasti bærinn | 2004 | Direction, Script | Short fiction |
| Leitin að Rajeev | 2002 | Direction, Cinematography, Producer | Documentary |
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