Hilmar Oddsson: An Icelandic Filmmaking Hero

Icelandic film history has seen significant growth over the years, with filmmakers overcoming initial struggles to establish a presence in the international film industry. While Loftur Guðmundsson played a pivotal role in the industry’s takeoff in the 1950s, it was Hilmar Oddsson who emerged as a true hero in the later years.

In the 1980s and 1990s, Hilmar Oddsson, alongside Friðrik Þór Friðriksson, made significant contributions to the Icelandic film industry. Their films, including “Tár úr steini” and “Börn náttúrunnar,” garnered international acclaim…