BEYOND STRENGTH
synopsis
The story of Reynir Örn Leósson, who became famous in Iceland in the 70's for being the strongest man in the world. With supernatural strength and his connection to god, Reynir achieved phenomenal things and his world records still stand today. But his harsh childhood shaped him into a man with dark secrets, an abusive alcoholic, desperately trying to get recognition from society all his life.
international title: | Beyond Strength |
original title: | Reynir Sterki: Beyond Strength |
country: | Iceland |
year: | 2017 |
genre: | documentary |
directed by: | Baldvin Zophoníasson |
release date: | IS 13/10/2017 |
screenplay: | Baldvin Zophoníasson, Birgir Örn Steinarsson |
cinematography by: | Jóhann Máni Jóhannsson |
music: | Eberg |
producer: | Baldvin Zophoníasson |
co-producer: | Disa Anderiman, Arnbjörg Hafliðadóttir, Heiða Sigrún Pálsdóttir, Hörður Rúnarsson |
executive producer: | Ólafur Arnalds |
production: | Zetafilm, Glassriver |
distributor: | Sena Film |