Baltasar Kormákur
Baltasar Kormákur is a prominent Icelandic film director, producer, and actor known for his impactful storytelling and visual style. He has gained international recognition for his work in both Icelandic cinema and Hollywood, with notable films such as 'Everest' and 'The Oath.' His latest film, 'Snerting,' has received 13 nominations for the 2025 Edda Awards, highlighting his continued influence in the film industry.
Born on Feb 27, 1973 (52 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Iceland | 2 | 7.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 341,243 | 405 | $24,000 | 28$ |
| Totals | 2 | 341,243 | 405 | $24,000 | 28$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Iceland:
Theron described Baltasar as a 'crazy director who is absolutely brilliant and I love him.'
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Iceland:
Theron described Baltasar as a 'merciless and crazy genius' during her filming experience.
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Iceland:
Baltasar Kormákur shared his experiences trying to obtain permission to film in Heiðmörk.
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Iceland:
Högni recently returned from Australia where he worked on Baltasar Kormákur's latest film, APEX.
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Ireland:
Baltasar Kormákur is an Icelandic film director who shares his surname with a lead character in Kormákssaga.
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Germany:
Baltasar Kormákur directed a film questioning the number of intelligence agencies in the USA.
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Iceland:
Baltasar directed the first episode of King and Conqueror and is involved in its production.
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Iceland:
Baltasar Kormákur co-wrote the best screenplay for the film Snerting.
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Iceland:
Baltasar Kormákur is currently directing a new thriller film, Apex, for Netflix.
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Iceland:
Baltasar Kormákur is mentioned as a director who started his career as an actor, influencing Dóra's path.
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