Dalia
Iceland, 16 mins, Digital
A six year old boy spends the weekend at his distant father’s farm. When they find an injured horse, their relationship begins to mend.
CONTENT WARNING: This film contains depictions of animal violence.
Director: Brúsi Ólason
Producer: Kári Úlfsson
Writer: Leticia Akel
Director of Photography: Magga Vala
Editor: Brúsi Ólason
Production Designer: Ari Birgir Ágústsson
Composer: Jóhann Vignir Vilbergsson
Cast: Baldvin Tómas Sólmundarson, Sveinn Ólafur Gunnarsson
Contact: Kári Úlfsson, ku2167@columbia.edu
Program E
Film Screenings:
May 6th at 7pm ET
May 13th at 7pm ET
About the Writer/Director
Brúsi Ólason is an Icelandic director, screenwriter, and editor. Growing up on a farm in the south of Iceland, rural life has become his main focus. In 2020, Brúsi graduated from the Film MFA Program at Columbia University in New York. Brusi is currently working as an editor in Iceland as well as developing his first feature.
About the Producer
Kári Úlfsson is an award winning Icelandic film producer. Born in Reykjavik but growing up in rural Iceland where he came into contact with the elements that now define his work. In 2021, Kári’s film August Sky got a special mention at the main competition at Cannes. Kári is currently developing his first feature and working in production in Iceland.
About the Co-writer
Leticia Akel is a Chilean director and screenwriter. She holds an MFA in Screenwriting/Directing from Columbia University. Her short film Premonition was awarded the Cacho Pallero Award at Huesca International Film Festival along with four Special Jury Mentions. Leticia is currently developing her first feature film Shadow.
