Braggabúar (2001)
This is a documentary about the people living in barracks in Reykjavik from the year 1940 till 1970. This is an important chapter in Reykjavik history and for the national as whole. The Icelandic community turned from the farm life to a urban city in a very short period of time and these barrack communities were an example about this tremendous growth in the city. Here we see the barracks put in a perspective as a historic event that depicts the various livelihood of people in the growing city. We follow people that actually lived in these barracks and hear what they have to say and experienced in these times.
Director: Ólafur Sveinsson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: September 20, 2001
Screenplay
- Ólafur Sveinsson (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Ólafur Sveinsson, Björn Sigurðsson
Editing: Olaf de Fleur Johannesson
Language: Íslenska
Original Language: is
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Braggabúar about?
- This is a documentary about the people living in barracks in Reykjavik from the year 1940 till 1970. This is an important chapter in Reykjavik history and for the national as whole. The Icelandic community turned from the farm life to a urban city in a very short period of time and these barrack communities were an example about this tremendous growth in the city. Here we see the barracks put in a perspective as a historic event that depicts the various livelihood of people in the growing city. We follow people that actually lived in these barracks and hear what they have to say and experienced in these times.
- Who directed Braggabúar?
- Braggabúar was directed by Ólafur Sveinsson.
- How long is Braggabúar?
- Braggabúar has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Braggabúar?
- Braggabúar is a Documentary film.