Virgin Mountain, subtly touching
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“Virgin Mountain” plunges us into the life of Fusi (Gunnar Jonsson), a forty-something who lives with his mother. He works at the airport, where he is the butt of his co-workers' jokes.
Outside of work, he spends his time playing with remote-controlled cars or recreating World War II battles with models.
As he has never dated a girl, for his birthday his mother gives him a voucher for a dance class.
There he meets Sjöfn (Ilmur Kristjansdottir), a dynamic, unstable and lonely woman like himself.
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As the film progresses, we witness the transformation of Fúsi, who is forced to step out of his comfort zone, face his insecurities and open his heart to new friendships and experiences.
The film invites us to reflect on loneliness, empathy and the importance of human connection through the story of Fúsi, an endearing and vulnerable character who struggles to find his place in the world and accept himself as he is.
With subtle storytelling, poignant performances and skillful direction, “Virgin Mountain” immerses us in an emotional journey that makes us laugh, cry and reflect on the beauty of life and the strength of the human spirit.
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Through its intimate approach and emotional depth, “Virgin Mountain” invites us to look beyond appearances and find beauty in the authenticity and vulnerability of every human being.
“Virgin Mountain”, by Icelandic director Dagur Kari, is a simple and intimate film about the personal discoveries of an innocent soul.
Virgin Mountain received tremendous critical acclaim at its premiere at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Jury Prize in the Un Certain Regard section.
The film also won 5 awards at the 2021 European Film Awards, including Best Film, Director for Dagur Kári and Breakthrough Performance for Daina Pálsdóttir.
Pálsdóttir swept the awards season in Iceland, winning multiple awards for her magnetic lead performance, including Best Actress.
In Iceland, Virgin Mountain was a box office phenomenon, grossing over $2 million, an immense profit considering the country's sparse population.
Its arthouse success continued worldwide, grossing $6 million, a huge figure for an Icelandic subtitled drama.
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I do love movies that encourages us to consciously be better versions of ourselves. Nicely written. Thank you for sharing.