Guðný Halldórsdóttir

Guðný Halldórsdóttir (born January 23, 1954 ) is an Icelandic director .

She is the youngest daughter of Halldór Laxness and his wife Auður Sveinsdóttir. She studied at the London Film School .

Her first feature film was “ Am Gletscher ” based on a novel by her father, from which she also made a film “Das gute Fräulein” after his death. The film comedy “The Male Choir”, which was also shown in Germany, was made under her direction .

Web links

• Guðný Halldórsdóttir in the Internet Movie Database (English)

Note: Icelanders are referred to by their first name or first and last name, but not just their surname. Further information can be found under Icelandic personal name .