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Short music film

When We Are Born (2021): Cast

When We Are Born (2021) movie poster

When We Are Born is a 2021 short music film directed by Vincent Moon, starring Ólafur Arnalds. It runs 25 minutes.

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When We Are Born (2021) movie poster
Released
Runtime
25 min
Director
Vincent Moon
Genre
Music
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is When We Are Born About?

The premise of When We Are Born without spoilers.

Filmed on location in Iceland in 2020, this live performance film tells a touching story inspired by the life of Ólafur. Featuring the Iceland Dance Company, choreographer Erna Ómarsdóttir, and cinematographer Thor Eliasson, the film incorporates music from his album ‘some kind of peace’, performed and recorded live. Through a layered and metaphorical world, the film explores themes of rituals, relationships, and inner landscapes, visually manifesting the music through dance, lighting, and set design.

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Cast & crew

When We Are Born Cast

Ólafur Arnalds stars in When We Are Born. Directed by Vincent Moon.

From the director

More from Vincent Moon

More films directed by Vincent Moon: An Island, La faute des fleurs: A Portrait of Kazuki Tomokawa, Mogwai: Burning and A Skin, A Night.

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When We Are Born Trailers & Videos

The trailer of When We Are Born.

When We Are Born (Official Trailer) - World Premiere Stream, March 7

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FAQ

When We Are Born FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of When We Are Born, each answered in a sentence.

How long is When We Are Born?

When We Are Born runs 25 minutes.

When was When We Are Born released?

When We Are Born was released on March 7, 2021.

Who directed When We Are Born?

When We Are Born was directed by Vincent Moon.

More films by Vincent Moon

Who is in the cast of When We Are Born?

When We Are Born stars Ólafur Arnalds.

Does When We Are Born have a post-credit scene?

No. When We Are Born has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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