Varðeldur

An original film commissioned by the Icelandic band Sigur Rós,  for their Valtari Mystery Film Experiment.

“Emotionally stirring … at once terrifying, lonely and gorgeous.” (Exclaim Canada)

“With a lived-in, haunting beauty that is distinctively its own.” (Heave Media)

“Breathtaking.” (Belfast Telegraph)

A film portrait of an unstable entity in a haunted vessel, drawn into and floating away from a siren song.

Directed by Melika Bass, music by Sigur Rós, performance by Selma Banich.

Super 16mm to HD, 2012, 6mins.

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