Beowulf & Grendel

2005 / 1h 43mins / Action, Adventure, Drama

DIRECTOR: Sturla Gunnarsson

ACTORS: Gerard Butler, Stellan Skarsgård, Hringur Ingvarsson

A fantasy adventure film directed by Sturla Gunnarsson, loosely based on the Anglo-Saxon epic poem Beowulf, played here by Gerard Butler. In Denmark, during the 6th century, Danish king Hrothgar and his warriors kill a troll whose son, Grendel, vows revenge. Beautifully shot in Iceland and Canada, with stunning soundtrack by Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson.

AWARDS: Genie Special Award for outstanding achievement in make-up for Nick Dudman.

Territories Sold: World