Óskar Jónasson, a distinguished and celebrated Icelandic film director and screenwriter, entered this world on a radiant summer day, June 30th, 1963, in the culturally rich and vibrant city of Reykjavik, Iceland.
Throughout his remarkable and illustrious career, Jónasson has made a profound and lasting impact on the world of cinema, with his 1993 film "Remote Control" being showcased in the highly prestigious and esteemed Un Certain Regard section at the renowned Cannes Film Festival, a testament to his exceptional skill and artistry as a filmmaker.
This exceptionally gifted person's most recent and arguably most impressive cinematic endeavour, the film "Reykjavík-Rotterdam", has garnered widespread critical acclaim, earning an impressive array of prestigious accolades, including a remarkable four Edda Awards, with the coveted Director of the Year and Best Screenplay honours being the most notable and esteemed of these achievements.
