Fiasco

2000·Movie
1h 32min
37
WeakGoodWatch score

Where to watch

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Fiasco fingerprint

Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Pathos5

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Absurdist Humor5

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Set in present-day Reykjavík, Fiasco draws a narrative circle of interconnecting stories in which three members of the Bardal household deal with the secret loves in their lives. Karl, an old age pensioner, is busy chasing after an amnesic old screen legend. Julia, Karl's granddaughter, is torn between a mediocre bank manager and a wild sailor, and tells them both she is pregnant. But is she really? Steingerdur, Julia's mother, has a wild crush on a preacher who has a serious drinking problem, and ends up with a dead stripper in his Jacuzzi. The characters cross each other as the film progresses, until the three interwoven strands of the story finally come together in an explosive and hilarious crescendo full of surprises.
Icelandic CinemaInterwoven StoriesSecret LovesDysfunctional FamilyDark ComedyReykjavik SettingEccentric CharactersHilarious Crescendo

Crew

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Is Fiasco worth watching?

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37/100 (IMDb 3.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Fiasco rated?

NuditySexual contentStrong languageDrug use

Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, strong language, and drug use.

How long is Fiasco?

1 h 32 min

Fiasco runs 1 h 32 min.

What language is Fiasco in?

IcelandicEnglishSwedish

It was made in Icelandic, with some English, Swedish. Produced in Denmark, Germany, Iceland.

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