★ HOW OLD IS ERLINGUR THORODDSEN?
Erlingur Thoroddsen is 42 years old, born April 27, 1984 in IS · Taurus.
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About
Erlingur Thoroddsen directs psychological thrillers that interrogate queerness and folklore. Born in Iceland in 1984, he graduated from Columbia University's MFA Film Directing Program in 2013. His 2017 feature Rift won the Award for Artistic Achievement at Outfest, and in 2023 he directed The Piper, a dark reimagining of the Pied Piper tale. Taurus energy: persistent vision.
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Biography
Erlingur Thoroddsen is an Icelandic film director and screenwriter. Born 27 April 1984 in Iceland, he trained at Columbia University's MFA Film Directing Program, graduating in 2013. His directorial work centers on psychological depth and cultural reinvention. In 2017, he directed Rift (Icelandic: Rökkur), a gay Icelandic psychological thriller that earned the Award for Artistic Achievement at Outfest. The film marked a turning point in his profile, establishing his voice in queer cinema and Nordic genre storytelling. In 2023, Thoroddsen directed The Piper, a dark reimagining of the Pied Piper of Hamelin tale, demonstrating his range beyond contemporary psychological drama. As a screenwriter and director, Thoroddsen works at the intersection of personal narrative and myth. His Taurus sun (born late April) reflects his methodical approach to character and visual storytelling. Icelandic cinema has produced few directors with his profile in international festival circuits.
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Trivia
- Graduated from Columbia University's MFA Film Directing Program in 2013.
- Won the Award for Artistic Achievement for Rift at Outfest in 2017.
- Rift is an Icelandic-language psychological thriller centered on queer narratives.
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Numerology
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The Powerhouse
Driven and business-minded. Erlingur Thoroddsen extend their craft into ownership: labels, production companies, brand lines.
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Birthday compatibility
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HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade PettyjohnDragon · 2000
- Ruby StokesDragon · 2000
- Robbie UreMonkey · 2004
CHALLENGING
- Ádám SimonHorse · 1990
- Chris Colfer
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- How old is Erlingur Thoroddsen?
- Erlingur Thoroddsen is 42 years old (born April 27, 1984).
- When is Erlingur Thoroddsen's birthday?
- Erlingur Thoroddsen was born on April 27, 1984.
- What is Erlingur Thoroddsen's zodiac sign?
- Erlingur Thoroddsen is a Taurus, born April 27, 1984.
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- Erlingur Thoroddsen was born in 1984, the year of the Wood Rat.
- Where is Erlingur Thoroddsen from?
- Erlingur Thoroddsen is from IS.
- What does Erlingur Thoroddsen do?
- Erlingur Thoroddsen is a writer.
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