WORD MUSIC: JÓRUNN VIDAR - dir. ARI ALEXANDER ERGIS

Synopsis: The first of two documentaries about the coming of modern music and the development of creative avantgarde in Reykjavík. The film is given added flavour with a unique soundtrack, in-depth history, and breathtaking Icelandic visuals. Here the focus is on the composer Jórunn Vidar, while Magnús Blöndal is the focus of attention in the second installment, which is scheduled for release in 2010. From the makers of Screaming Masterpiece.

Original Title: Orðið Tónlist: Jórunn Viðar
English Title: The Word Music: Jórunn Vidar
Genre: Music documentary
Language: English

Director: Ari Alexander Ergis Magnússon
Scriptwriter: Ari Alexander Ergis Magnússon, Kristján Lodmfjörd   
Main Cast: Jórunn Vidar  
Editor: Kristján Lodmfjörd   
Cinematographer: Ari Kristinsson, Sigurdur Freyr, Ari Alexander, Bergsteinn Björgúlfsson   
Music: Jórunn Vidar     
Production Company: Ergis Film Production
Producers: Ari Alexander Ergis Magnússon
Co-producers:  Valgardur Egilsson, Ásmundur Jónsson
Co-production companies: Bad Taste Ltd, The Society of Icelandic Composers
National Distributor: Ergis Film Production   
Int. Sales Agent: Ergis Film Production   
Links to Websites: www.ergisfilmproduction.com, www.smekkleysa.net

Country: Iceland
Sound: Dolby Digital
Length: 73 minutes
Screening Format: HD   
Production Format: 16mm, HDV, DVCAm   
Film Gauge/Aspect Ratio: 1:1.85 / 16:9   
Premier Date and year: 9. April 2009