Of Horses and Men (2013): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Of Horses and Men is a 2013 comedy drama directed by Benedikt Erlingsson, starring Ingvar E. Sigurðsson as Kolbeinn, Charlotte Bøving and Steinn Ármann Magnússon. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes and earned $239,969 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Benedikt Erlingsson
- Original language
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Icelandic - Studio
- Filmhuset Gruppen
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Of Horses and Men About?
The premise of Of Horses and Men without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This country romance explores the close bond between humans and horses, portraying a story of love, loss, and the interconnectedness of life. Through the horses' perspective, the narrative reveals the joys and hardships faced by the rural community, ultimately leading to tragic consequences and a profound reflection on mortality.
Of Horses and Men Cast & Characters
Ingvar E. Sigurðsson leads the cast as Kolbeinn, with Charlotte Bøving as Solveig and Steinn Ármann Magnússon as Vernhardur. Directed by Benedikt Erlingsson; 21 actors are credited in all.
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Director Benedikt Erlingsson
- Ingvar E. Sigurðsson as Kolbeinn
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Charlotte Bøving as Solveig - Steinn Ármann Magnússon as Vernhardur
- Kash Erden Baater as Gengis
Also Starring in Of Horses and Men
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- Helgi Björnsson Egill
- Sigríður María Egilsdóttir Jóhanna
- Juan Camillo Roman Estrada Juan Camillo
- Halldóra Geirharðsdóttir Ása
- Kristbjörg Kjeld Hildur
- Svandís Dóra Einarsdóttir Signie
- María Ellingsen Veterinarian
- Atli Rafn Sigurðsson Óli
- Erlingur Gíslason Priest
- Kjartan Bjargmundsson Alli fulli
- Vilborg Halldórsdóttir Thorgardur
- Hallmar Sigurðsson Leifur
- Johann Pall Oddson Jon
- Ólafur Flosason Bjossi
- Juris Zablockis Russian #1
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- Ikor Lezhenko Russian #2
More from Benedikt Erlingsson
One more film directed by Benedikt Erlingsson: Woman at War.
Of Horses and Men Plot Summary
What happens in Of Horses and Men from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
*** There is little for the residents to do beyond watching the horses, the neighbors, and the neighbors’ horses through binoculars, a quiet ritual that keeps the ordinary from becoming dull. Undisturbed, the stallions and mares do what nobody else in the valley dares to even talk about: love. Yet, beneath the calm surface, a more subtle, shared tenderness bubbles up among a few of the valley’s inhabitants. Kolbeinn, Ingvar E. Sigurðsson and Solveig, Charlotte Bøving, find their personal yearnings drawn into the center of communal attention, as neighbors speculate and friendships blur in the glow of sunset and the work of feeding, guiding, and watching the animals. The valley becomes not just a place of observation but a cradle for fragile connections.
Full summary
The whole story of Of Horses and Men, scene by scene
Of Horses and Men Box Office
Of Horses and Men grossed $239,969 worldwide. $11,894 came from the US and Canada and $228,075 (95%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$240K
- US & Canada
- $11.9K
- International
- $228.1K
How Well Do You Know Of Horses and Men?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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In which country is the remote valley where the story takes place?
Of Horses and Men Also Known As
21 alternative titles, including “Storie di cavalli e di uomini” and “Om heste og mænd”.
- Also known as
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- Storie di cavalli e di uomini
- Om heste og mænd
- Des chevaux et des hommes
- Historias de caballos y hombres
- Lovak és emberek
- 馬々と人間たち
- Om hester og menn
- O koniach i ludziach
- Despre oameni si cai
- Zgodbe o konjih in ljudeh
- De caballos y hombres
- Om hästar och män
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- О лошадях и людях
- Von Menschen und Pferden
- 马与人
- על סוסים ואנשים
- De cavalls i homes
- За хората и конете
- Atlar ve insanlar
- O koňoch a ľuďoch
- Коні та люди
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Of Horses and Men FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Of Horses and Men, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Of Horses and Men?
Of Horses and Men runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was Of Horses and Men released?
Of Horses and Men was released on August 30, 2013.
Who directed Of Horses and Men?
Of Horses and Men was directed by Benedikt Erlingsson.
More films by Benedikt Erlingsson Who is in the cast of Of Horses and Men?
Of Horses and Men stars Ingvar E. Sigurðsson as Kolbeinn, Charlotte Bøving as Solveig and Steinn Ármann Magnússon as Vernhardur, among 21 credited actors.
How much did Of Horses and Men make at the box office?
Of Horses and Men grossed $239,969 worldwide ($11,894 domestic, $228,075 international).
Does Of Horses and Men have a post-credit scene?
No. Of Horses and Men has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Of Horses and Men in?
The original language of Of Horses and Men is Icelandic.
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