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Vertu Úlfur by Héðinn Unnsteinsson

Vertu Úlfur by Héðinn Unnsteinsson

Vertu Úlfur by Héðinn Unnsteinsson

A Powerful Journey Through the Darkness of the Mind

A Powerful Journey Through the Darkness of the Mind

Vertu úlfur captivated audiences across two consecutive sold-out seasons, earning widespread critical acclaim and seven Icelandic Performing Arts Awards, including Production of the Year, Play of the Year, Director of the Year, Best Leading Actor, Set Design, Lighting Design, and Sound Design. The production's title song also received an Icelandic Music Award in the Open Category.

Vertu úlfur captivated audiences across two consecutive sold-out seasons, earning widespread critical acclaim and seven Icelandic Performing Arts Awards, including Production of the Year, Play of the Year, Director of the Year, Best Leading Actor, Set Design, Lighting Design, and Sound Design. The production's title song also received an Icelandic Music Award in the Open Category.

Based on the acclaimed autobiographical memoir by Héðinn Unnsteinsson, Vertu úlfur takes audiences on an extraordinary journey through the darkest corners of the human mind, exploring chaos, despair, and ultimately hope. The production offers an intimate portrait of one man's struggle with severe mental illness and his determination to break free from its grip, transforming his darkest experiences into the strength to advocate for lasting change in mental healthcare. Unnsteinsson's memoir was nominated for the Icelandic Literary Prize, and his two decades of work in the field of mental health—including advising the Icelandic government and the World Health Organization—bring remarkable authenticity to this deeply moving story.

Based on the acclaimed autobiographical memoir by Héðinn Unnsteinsson, Vertu úlfur takes audiences on an extraordinary journey through the darkest corners of the human mind, exploring chaos, despair, and ultimately hope. The production offers an intimate portrait of one man's struggle with severe mental illness and his determination to break free from its grip, transforming his darkest experiences into the strength to advocate for lasting change in mental healthcare. Unnsteinsson's memoir was nominated for the Icelandic Literary Prize, and his two decades of work in the field of mental health—including advising the Icelandic government and the World Health Organization—bring remarkable authenticity to this deeply moving story.

Dramturgy

Performed at

National Theatre of Iceland

Premiered

January 21st 2021

RÚV: "An ambitious performance...a great success". "The performance is simultaneously poignant, beautiful and a grave satire.” "thoroughly moved the audience" Morgunblaðið: "The impact that the show has on the viewer is primarily due to Björn's mastery of his art and the subject matter, and his work with his director." "Lovers of theater that uses all its weapons with passion and power will get a lot for their money in yet another opening performance of the National Theater..."

Written by Héðinn Unnsteinsson Directed by Unnur Ösp Stefánsdóttir Dramaturgy by Hrafnhildur Hagalín

Written by Héðinn Unnsteinsson Directed by Unnur Ösp Stefánsdóttir Dramaturgy by Hrafnhildur Hagalín

Written by Héðinn Unnsteinsson Directed by Unnur Ösp Stefánsdóttir Dramaturgy by Hrafnhildur Hagalín