The Deep

Running time: 93 mins

In the frigid waters off the shore of Iceland, a man fights for his survival. In a film truly deserving of its Oscar submission, director Baltasar Kormakur (101 Reykjavik) brings this true story to life with power and brilliance. In March 1984, a rusty fishing trawler capsizes in rough waters and the entire crew is swept overboard. Within minutes, all but one of the crew, Gulli, succumb to the icy waters. So begins Gulli's incredible and miraculous story of survival and endurance--a tale that goes far beyond simply reaching land.

Olafur Darri Olafsson (Stormland, Cinequest 2012) gives an absolutely stunning performance as the burly everyman facing insurmountable odds. Kormakur has fashioned a film rooted in the real, yet somehow as awe-inspiring as any stories about mythical trolls, fairies, or epic battles.