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Angels of the Universe (2000): Cast

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Angels of the Universe is a 2000 drama directed by Fridrik Thor Fridriksson, starring Halldóra Geirharðsdóttir as Dagný, Hilmir Snær Guðnason and Baltasar Kormákur. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.

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Angels of the Universe (2000) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
Icelandic
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Angels of the Universe About?

The premise of Angels of the Universe without spoilers.

It follows an Icelandic man whose slow descent into madness is sparked by his encounter with Dagný, the woman who triggers his breakdown. While confined in a psychiatric institution he meets a cast of eccentric patients—one who claims to have signed checks for Adolf Hitler, another convinced they are writing songs for the Beatles and transmitting them telepathically to the band.

Angels of the Universe Themes & Keywords

· 8 tags
  • downward spiral
  • psychiatric hospital
  • wit
  • schizophrenia
  • suicide
  • mental illness
  • based on novel
  • surrealism
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Cast & crew

Angels of the Universe Cast & Characters

Halldóra Geirharðsdóttir leads the cast as Dagný, with Hilmir Snær Guðnason as Pétur and Baltasar Kormákur as Óli. Directed by Fridrik Thor Fridriksson; 42 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Fridrik Thor Fridriksson

More films directed by Fridrik Thor Fridriksson: Mamma Gógó, Niceland (Population. 1.000.002), Falcons and On Top Down Under.

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Angels of the Universe Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Englar Alheimsins” and “Engel des Universums”.

Also known as
  • Englar Alheimsins
  • Engel des Universums
  • Ангелы вселенной
  • Andělé všehomíra
  • Anioły wszechświata
  • 太虚天使

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FAQ

Angels of the Universe FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Angels of the Universe, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Angels of the Universe?

Angels of the Universe runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Angels of the Universe released?

Angels of the Universe was released in 2000.

Who directed Angels of the Universe?

Angels of the Universe was directed by Fridrik Thor Fridriksson.

More films by Fridrik Thor Fridriksson

Who is in the cast of Angels of the Universe?

Angels of the Universe stars Halldóra Geirharðsdóttir as Dagný, Hilmir Snær Guðnason as Pétur and Baltasar Kormákur as Óli, among 42 credited actors.

Does Angels of the Universe have a post-credit scene?

No. Angels of the Universe has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Angels of the Universe in?

The original language of Angels of the Universe is Icelandic.

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