
WRATH OF GODS with Gerard Butler
Filmmaking under extreme conditions in Iceland.
A film by Jon Einarsson Gustafsson
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- Genre
- Documentary
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Audio
- Stereo
- Quality
- FHD
- Aspect ratio
- 16:9
About the film
When a film crew and cast, including Gerard Butler (300, London Has Fallen, Gods of Egypt, How To Train Your Dragon) set upon Iceland to film Beowulf & Grendel, they expected the usual complications involved in making a movie, but what they encountered made them wonder if the Norse gods were actually working against them. Award-winning documentary Wrath of Gods by Jon Gustafsson tells this amazing story of the extremes that independent filmmakers go to in order to make their movies.
- Directed by
- Jon Einarsson Gustafsson
- Studio
- Artio Films
- Distributed by
- Great Canadian Film Factory
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What people are saying
- Jury AwardStony Brook Film Festival2007
- Audience AwardOxford International Film Festival2007
- Jury AwardMOFF Santarem - Portugal2007
- Jury AwardNapa Sonoma Winecountry Film Festival2007
- Bronze RemiWorldfest Hous2007
“Wrath of Gods is an amazing film. Even if you haven't seen Beowulf and Grendel you can't help but be awe struck by the tenacity and perseverance by cast and crew to get it filmed. Kudo's to Jon for documenting this Herculean effort and doing so in such an awesome and entertaining way. The performances by the cast in B&G were tremendous, especially considering the circumstances under which they were filming. The interviews in Wrath of Gods were great. I really enjoyed hearing the different actors discuss their roles. The hour long interview with Gerard Butler is terrific. I can't wait for Wrath”
“I am a filmmaker also and even though I've shot in some not so nice conditions ... this film, this crew, this cast have defined true filmmaking. Like the old saying goes, "If making movies was easy -- everyone would do it ..." In short, BRAVO to all concerned and the best of 'broken legs' in all you folks do. Best-! D.A.”
“This is an amazing piece of work. Gerry such a real guy. I love him.”
“Wow! All I can say is Bravo Jon!! Wrath of Gods is such an incredible experience. I loved Beowulf and Grendel and enjoyed the bit of Wrath on the DVD. But it was amazing to see Wrath on a bigger scale. I was so happy to watch it on CBC NewsWorld. A lot of times I just have the TV on for background noise but this I HAD to see. I was glued to the screen. To see the hard work and dedication of the cast and crew behind the scenes. I feel you showed the heart and soul behind the movie. Wrath is such a powerful piece. It is a must see in my opinion. It compliments Beowulf and Grendel obviously but i”
“I saw this at the Waterfront Film Festival in Saugatuck, Michigan. The documentary is about the filming of Beowulf and Grendel starring Gerard Butler and Stelland Skarsgard. Jon Gustafsson, the director of the documentary, had a minor role in the film and spent many days on the set doing nothing, so he decided to take a camera and start shooting the production. Filmed in Iceland, the production of Beowulf and Grendel faced many catastrophes. Constant budget problems and horrible weather conditions nearly every day made the fall production in 2004 unbearable. It was very interesting to watch ”
“As of this time, this is on Prime, and since I was on a bit of a Vikings/Norse/Scandinavian kick, I gave it a go. I'm so glad that I did. I don't often find making-of-(movie-x) docs, because unless everything went insane, there's really not that much to see (or that you can't get in a director's commentary). This film shoot more than lived up to the 'insane' part. Every possible thing that could go wrong did go wrong. Literally, every. thing. In one scene, when they're almost, *almost*, done, a crew member says sarcastically "Well, at least we haven't had an earthquake or volcanic eruption." ”
“I saw the CBC broadcast of Wrath of Gods and it was absolutely fantastic. This documentary tells the behind scenes story of all that the cast and crew went through in the filming of Beowulf and Grendel. You had to see it to believe it. I enjoyed every last minute of Wrath of Gods and went from Oh No! to laughing out loud. It left me wanting to see the complete feature length version that is soon to be released on DVD. Jon Gustafsson is to be commended for capturing the filming of Beowulf and Grendel and turning that footage into a superb film all its own. Wrath of gods is a must see piece of e”
“Great doc!!!! about the making of a GREAT MOVIE!!! Wrath of Gods is about the agonies the cast and crew had to endure during the making of Sturla Gunnarsson's wondrously magical film, 'Beowulf and Grendel, (and it does in no way compare to Lost in LaMancha Terry Gilliam's lost tale of Don Quixote). Watching the movie, I could feel the icy rain and the northern wind during the movie and they are even more evident in Wrath. As an actor and sometimes director myself, I could immediately relate to everything they were going through but can't image how they were able to endure and still produce s”
“Wow! All I can say is Bravo Jon!! Wrath of Gods is such an incredible experience. I loved Beowulf and Grendel and enjoyed the bit of Wrath on the DVD. But it was amazing to see Wrath on a bigger scale. I was so happy to watch it on CBC NewsWorld. A lot of times I just have the TV on for background noise but this I HAD to see. I was glued to the screen. To see the hard work and dedication of the cast and crew behind the scenes. I feel you showed the heart and soul behind the movie. Wrath is such a powerful piece. It is a must see in my opinion. It compliments Beowulf and Grendel obviously but i”
Inside the film
Cast & crew
- Jon Einarsson GustafssonDirector
- Gerard ButlerActor · himself
- Sturla GunnarssonActor · himself
- Stellan SkarsgardActor · himself
- Paul StephensActor · himself
- Peter PedreroActor · himself
Extras included
Included when you rent or buy.
Locked until you rent or buy1:00:52Gerard Butler 1 Hour Interview V3
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Locked until you rent or buy9:20Pissing V1 (540p)
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Locked until you rent or buy4:35Outsidepremiere V1 (540p)
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Locked until you rent or buy6:54Mudinterview V1 (540p)
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Locked until you rent or buy3:34Pressconference V1 (1080p)
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Locked until you rent or buy2:59Warriors V1 (540p)
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