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Storm

Documentary series

2023
Editor & screenwriter

With a focus on the human aspect, the documentary series STORM tells the story of Covid-19 in Iceland from multiple angles. For two years the filmmakers had unprecedented access to those in charge of the decision-making in the fight against the virus.


Director: Sævar Guðmundsson
Editing: Heimir Bjarnason & Sævar Guðmundsson
Screenwriters: Jóhannes Kr. Kristjánsson, Sævar Guðmundsson & Heimir Bjarnason
Production companies: Purkur & Reykjavik Media

Behind the scenes

Heimir and director Sævar on location.
Storm premieres at Laugarasbio.
Producer/cinematographer Jóhannes Kr. on location.
Director Sævar and producer Jóhannes on location in the Westfjords.
Last day of post-production.
“Story of the year” award at the Journalists’ Union Awards 2024.