When We Are Born
2021, English. Directed by Vincent Moon.
WHEN WE ARE BORN is a unique live performance film that tells a touching and thoroughly human story based in part on Ólafur’s life. Filmed on location in Iceland in summer 2020, it features the contributions of an unparalleled creative collective including ground-breaking choreographer Erna Ómarsdóttir, the Iceland Dance Company and cinematographer Thor Eliasson. The music in the film builds upon Ólafur’s critically praised new album ‘some kind of peace’ and was performed and recorded live on set, representing a constant cinematic conversation between picture and music. Vincent Moon’s intimate cinematic vision brings this layered metaphorical world to life as we see Ólafur’s music manifested and symbolised all around him through set design, lighting and dance. Through themes of rituals, relationships and exploration of our inner landscapes, this is a film focused on how we all move forward.
- Runtime
- 0h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 7 March 2021
- Country
- Iceland
- Written by
- Ólafur Arnalds, Vincent Moon, Elías Helgi Kofoed-Hansen
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When We Are Born runs 25 minutes (0h 25m).
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When We Are Born is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is When We Are Born on?
When We Are Born isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
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Who directed When We Are Born?
When We Are Born (2021) was directed by Vincent Moon and stars Ólafur Arnalds.