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Where is Bjarnfredur?

It's a boy.

Thirty-six! Thirty-seven! Thirty-eight! Thirty-nine!

Thirty-six! Thirty-seven! Thirty-eight! Thirty-nine!

40... 41 ... 42... 43...44... keep in step!

45...46...47... 48... 49...and fifty!

You move like handicapped kindergartners!

Are you completely incapable of moving in rhythm?

And again! -I should actually be doing the laundry.

You're not going anywhere until you've mastered this.

We've got other things to do!

You'll take part like everyone else. You're a part of a team!

I don't want to!

And 'I don't want to, listen to anymore whining.

Again, from the start!

One, two, three. Everyone now! four and five!

Continue!

-Good morning Hjordis.

-Hello. I have good news! -Oh?

-Your application for parole has been approved.

Parole? I haven't applied for any such thing?

But I've got a letter here, signed by you Georg?

That's not even my signature! It says 'Bjarnfredsson'.

I would never spell my own name wrong.

If that's not your signature, then whose is it?

And all these recommendations from the guards? I thought...

Yes, but.. I can't leave.

It would be an outrage for the prison community if I left!

All the good I've accomplished...

The folk song revue...

And the very first smoke-free cell block in Scandinavia-

Yes, everyone has noticed your contributions.

But this is irreversible.

But what about my violations? The escape attempt?

That should lengthen my sentence.

And the fire!

The riots last year! That was all me!

I've only been here five years...out of ten.

I should be here five more. At least! Five!

I'm sorry Georg, but my hands are tied.

It's mine! Mine!

This has to be the hardest test ever!

What?

The test for the driver's license!

Oh...right...

Again? Isn't this like the sixth time?

Seventh! They keep changing it!

What are you guys up to, Action Man? Sounds cool.

You want to play?

Uncle Oli needs some breakfast.

I was thinking. When you've taken that doctor's test,

and you're a real doctor... -Olafur! Stop! Use a glass!

Do you think your mom and dad

could give us money to go on a holiday?

Money? No, you know I don't like asking them for stuff like that.

But they have loads of money.

They've already paid for our house and the car.

We owe them enough.

Come on boys.

You need a ride later? -No, I've got my driving lesson.

Right.

Bye. -Bye!

Let's go boys!

Is the meeting over? -Yeah. Here's copy of the sheet.

Thanks.

-This is Bjarnfredur Geirsdottir. Leave a message after the tone.

-I understand that there are times when you're uninspired.

But there're only a few weeks until graduation.

and you have to start presenting some fresh ideas.

Yeah...

I just need some time to figure it out.

It's all in my head but it's hard to put into words.

You're not supposed to put it in words. You have to make it work.

Something from the heart.

You have endless ways of expressing yourself.

Art isn't just about paintings. -Yeah I...

Right.

Hello? -Hello Daniel. This is Georg...

It is with great sadness that I say farewell to our community

But I'm thankful for the-

Well, we'd best get going. -Yes. Of course.

-Iceland out of Nato, US Troops back home!

Mom? -It's Bjarnfredur.

Bjarnfredur, I want to go home.

Later. First we have to drive the Capitalist swine away!

Iceland out of Nato, US Troops back home!

Iceland out of Nato, US Troops back home!

My name is Einar and I want to be a waiter when I grow up.

I'm Harpa and I want to become a police woman.

I want to be a teacher.

Shopkeeper.

-What do you want to be when you grow up?

A cowboy and go to America.

I've told everyone that you want to become a great leader.

But now you want to chase cows in America?

You have made a liar out of me!

Did you put my flowers on Gubjorg's grave?

Yeah, I did.

Any news of Olafur?

Yes...he's staying with me. -Oh?

Some problems with housing. -Still the same, eh?

And You'll soon be graduating?

Doctor Daniel? -Erm...yeah.

Hello Bjarnfredur!

I have been discharged... I'm free.

You were supposed to be locked up for five more years!

I've paid my debt to society.

What is he doing here?

Just Tell her that you drove me, because I asked you.

I can't take him in.

But this is my home. The place I grew up!

I could never have you here. You murdered a woman!

But where am I to sleep?

Tell him that If I see him near my home again,

I will call the police!

Don't fight, boys

There you go. Eat politely.

Hello Ma'am

I offered him a place to stay.

Just for a day or two. He just got out.

Here?

Yes. But only until he gets back on his feet.

Can we talk in private?

Hello comrades!

What's going on? Wasn't he the guy that got you into jail?

Yeah, but...you know.

Olafur was in jail with you too. -Yes...

You can't take home everyone who was in jail with you.

It's only for a few days.

But he's so weird!

I understand your concerns, but this is only temporary.

I will find a job and another place to stay as soon as I can.

Until then, I will of course do my share of work for our community.

For example cooking or cleaning.

I examined your kitchen

and found some things that could do with improvement.

I know I'm not supposed to smoke with food in the car.

But I haven't had a cigarette today so...

Your license please. -Erm...yes.

Could we maybe do this later?

I have this order I need to deliver.

There aren't any license plates on your car?

No, they were stolen... so I just made some new ones.

Why didn't you report it? -I didn't know I had to...

This vehicle isn't registered. -What?

You can't drive this car

No that can't be. I was driving it just moments ago.

The plates have been removed. It hasn't been inspected for years!

It's a company car. -That doesn't matter.

It's just as unregistered. Give me your keys, sir.

The gears are a bit tricky.

Could you give me a ride?

The food's deducted from my pay if I'm late.

It's like a rule. 'The One-Hour Rule'.

Easy with the attitude!

Coming aboard, son?

-FM Radio.

Hi, this is Oli. It's locked. -Oli?

Olafur Ragnar, from Bangkok princess. I've got a delivery for you.

-Welcome to civilization. Weren't you supposed to be here a month ago!

Yeah, I had to change busses like five times.

You're delivering by bus? -Erm...yeah?

-That explains it! The guy's delivering food by bus!

Would you be open to discuss the One-Hour Rule?

You're listening to FM-957. The heat is on, but we keep it cool.

'The Cool Dudes' with you until ten this evening.

So don't touch that dial, 'cause the music is so good, your head is gonna spin.

We're talking to Olafur from Bangkok princess.

So, are you just delivering with your bus pass?

Are you kidding me?

-Yeah, this isn't Formula 1 .

If Schumacher was delivering, there'd be no One-Hour Rule.

More like the Two-Minute Rule.

'Hey buddy, the noodles are on their way.'

And you're just taking it easy here on the radio.

Won't your boss get mad?

Who? Dmitri? No, he's cool.

Unlike this other guy I worked for, at a gas station.

That guy was a psycho!

He was bald, had glasses and lived with his mom.

Do we have to discuss it? Who lives with their mom?

Did she make him his lunch?

He was always collecting bottles and cans for a trip to Sweden.

To do what? Buy a Volvo? Screw together IKEA furniture

with some refreshing organic beer on the side?

Does he have his own web-page?

Probably psycho.com.

-Hello Olafur...

Daniel! What's Georg doing in my room?

Georg?

I... I offered him a place to stay. He just got out.

But why my room?

I can't let him stay in here or with the boys.

Why not! I pay rent! -You haven't paid any rent.

But...you know everything goes to hell whenever he's around!

How do you think It'll look if I bring chicks home

and there's an old, bald guy in my room!

I'm only a few years older than you Olafur.

Do you just barge into people's bedrooms?

Are you mental? -Pardon me...

-Is it morning already?

Can I borrow some cash. There's this taxi outside.

-I can pay for it if you need it.

Here you go. 5000 kroner's.

-The Supreme Court lengthened the sentence over Georg Bjarnfredarson

-The Supreme Court lengthened the sentence over Georg Bjarnfredarson

who was convicted for involuntary manslaughter

And, according to court documents,

'conspiracy and reckless conduct subsequent to his crime.'

Last week The Supreme Court affirmed a 14 month sentence

over Daniel Saevarsson for his part in the crime.

The details of the case are that last May,

Gudbjorg Ragnarsdottir, hotel manager was found unconscious

close to Hotel BjarkaIundur in ReykhoIar-county.

Gudbjorg was rushed to hospital where she consequently

succumbed to her injuries three weeks later.

Daniel Saevarsson testified in court that Georg

manipulated him into believing that he was responsible

for Gudbjorg's injuries and that Georg did not admit to his guilt

until several weeks later.

A reporter for Channel Two spoke to Olafur Ragnar Hannesson

A key witness and one of the four employees at the hotel.

Georg? Well it was news to me. He was never violent towards me.

Except once, when he sprayed some cleaning liquid into my eyes.

That time he was mad. But I know why that was.

And then once before...but that was a self...self-defending class.

And once more at the hotel.

But then he was tripping on mushrooms, so...

Georg's mother, Bjarnfredur Geirsdottir, a well-known

women's liberation advocate was present at the court ruling

but declined to comment.

Oli my boy?

Olafur?

What?

Good night.

I peeled a beet for you and made some rye bread as well.

Can't you go with me? -No.

Georg Bjarnfredarson, it's your first day of school

and time you learn to stand on your own two feet.

Goodbye Bjarnfredur. -Goodbye Georg.

Why are you wearing a girl's coat?

I'm protesting gender discrimination through clothing.

Huh? What are you talking about?

There is no difference between boys and girls.

Who says? -Bjarnfredur.

Bjarnfredur? Who's that? A boy or a girl.

My mother.

-We worry that Georg isn't fitting in.

Georg is highly intelligent and I refuse to allow you

to turn him into some ignorant bourgeoisie.

Not while I'm his mother. -That's not the issue-

Do you have a policy regarding equality?

Equality?

Do girls have the same opportunities as boys?

Of course.

But still you divide boys and girls by clothing?

-Parents decide themselves what their children wear.

What I'm trying to say is that we worry that Georg

will have a hard time fitting in because of the way he's dressed.

He's a feminist!

Aren't you a feminist Georg?

Yes...

-He is very conscious of class and gender.

You could learn much from him.

This looks very good. -Thank you.

This looks very good. -Thank you.

It's not often we get applicants with five university degrees.

Education is the most important tool of man.

Yes! There we agree Georg.

You're qualified to teach more than one subject.

Who knows, we might have you teaching full time.

That would make me a happy man.

We'll contact you after the weekend to finish up.

It was a pleasure meeting you.

The pleasure is mine, I'll wait with baited breath for your call.

Bye. -Goodbye

Ah, there's one thing missing. Just a formality.

Your criminal record.

Just sign a permission note at the front desk and We'll get it.

-I decided to apply here, as I've had good experience

working at this gas station. -Georg Bjarnfredarson?

That name... Why does it remind me...

of the company's annual celebration?

Did you recently quit?

No, it's been a while.

Georg...? Riiight...

Georg Bjarnfredarson complaints volume I & II

Hot dog with bacon. And a pint of cream.

Hello? -Olafur Ragnar?

Yes? -The President of Iceland?

What?

Just kidding, Denni Ding Dong here' program director for FM 957.

You delivered some food and were very entertaining on air

You made a good impression. -Really?

Yes. Are you interested in working in radio?

We've got an open slot where we want to try something fresh.

Are you for real? This isn't a joke? *******************************************

- No, I'm dead serious. Did this guy loose his speech?

But we can't pay you until we have sponsors,

but we can offer a lot of perks like cinema tickets, free pizza,

free beer, etc.

What do you feel about that?

The election of the class rep is only the first step.

You will win over your opponent, like Comrad Castro

defeated Batista.

- Viva la revolujon!

- Rev-olu-tion!

I have only made small changes,

otherwise your speech is perfect

I thank you, Bjarnfredur.

You know Georg, I have great trust in you and your future.

You will grow into a strong man and make me proud.

Most people think I am the most gifted pupil in my class,

and it is therefore normal that I take the position of class rep.

I suggest that the school introduces IQ tests and that Ich schlage vor dass die Schule

and groups the pupils according to their intellect.

I demand that very able pupils

are put into leading positions and help choose a school uniform.

Fat Georg!

Excuse me ... I am speaking.

- Ssch... Ssch...

I also ask for longer school days and shorter school holidays.

This is what I will do, so it is worth voting for Georg

Take care .... Viva la ... revolujon.

Hi. I think we have a lot of fun in this class,

and I want a pyjama party and two ski holidays.

Last year, we had only one and I want one before New year,

and a second after New Year.

Your father and I planning as your graduation gift,

that you become debt free.

Debt free?

We forget everything we paid for

during your study at university.

No, you can't ... not the house and ...

My love, I know you have your pride,

but this is final.

Yes, and father would like to give you something else.

Yes, yes, this is your father's case.

Open it!

Pardon?

This is so important to your father.

He can't work anymore. And it's hard for him.

You don't have to be coy about your feelings! He's your son!

Just the fact that you're finally graduating as a doctor

is so important to him. He loves you very much.

And we're both very proud of you.

I'm sorry honey. I'll let you two talk in private.

-Hello Ma'am.

I want to discuss the workflow in our little 'community'.

What?

There is too much waste. Everything could be more efficient

If we'd agree on these proposals I'vejotted down-

Mom! Mom! -Someone's taken our toys!

Ah, another thing I wanted to discuss.

I made an informal assessment of their development

and they are retarded... developmentally speaking.

Boys at their age need constant nurture to grow

into healthy individuals. -You took away their toys?

Toys promoting violent behaviour' stunting their cerebral growth.

They'll go nuts if they don't get their toys back!

You don't understand! I'm trying to save them.

From becoming like y- ...erm...mentally defective.

Where are their toys?!

-EQUALITY IN PLACE OF SPENDING SPREES!

-Move away from the store.

-The Fat cats stole Christmas from the children!

Bjarnfredur?

Why don't we have food like the other kids?

The other children? What do they get?

Christmas Ham...

Christmas Ham? Do you know what that is?

Christmas food? -No!

The back of a murdered pig!

We don't eat meat, because we are not carrion-eaters.

The human body is not made to digest meat.

Open for your grandparents. And do as we discussed.

Hello Bjarnfredur. -Hello Geir.

Hello mother.

Comrade Aslaug... Take my overcoat and hang it up.

Georg will do it.

Look at the boy... He's like a shrimp!

Are you such a fussy eater?

Please join me in the living room.

There are less than pleasant news coming from Vietnam.

American soldiers have taken up the hobby of murdering children!

And they're using a chemical named Napalm.

It is a type of petroleum filth they spray on innocent children

And then set them on fire.

To think that civilized nations don't condemn this barbarism.

The Soviet Union protested this!

Brezhnev brought it up at the party conference, this fall.

But it seems like the entire international community is paralysed'

so the high and mighty Americans can do what they damn well please.

But didn't Germany and Sweden release a statement?

Swedes?

Pseudo-communists and social democrats!

Who do you think listens to a puny nation like Sweden?

No one!

You need great nations like the Soviet Union and China

to finally put an end to those imperialistic hogs!

Then they'd listen!

If the proletariat would say ''No!'' to the American army!

''No! You do not get to murder and mutilate children!''

''No! You do not get to burn children alive!''

No! No! No! And no again!

What's the matter with the boy? Is he thick-headed?

(mumbles incoherently)

'To Bjarnfredur and Georg' From Geir and Aslaug'.

How exciting.

My my...

Look what grandpa and grandma gave us!

Now go and say thank you.

I had it framed, so it wouldn't get scuffed if the boy got his hands on it.

Georg, you can open the present from me now.

This is a wooden lyre made in Udevalla in Sweden.

By Per Sorenson' my friend Lovisa's nephew.

But I wanted a choo-choo train set.

Speak properly boy!

I asked Santa for it...

[American Train Sets on Sale!]

We've already discussed this Georg. There is no Santa Claus!

He's just a symbol for American consumerism.

Do you know what capitalists are Georg?

Terrible men who brainwash children with depraved pamphlets

for the express purpose of selling products.

Who are the most ignorant and despicable people in this world?

...Capitalists?

Yes. And America! United states of stupidity!

Who defiled The Lady of our Mountain?

Pulled up her skirts and jabbed at her with their gun muzzles

while they chomped on American chewing-gum!

But I wanted a choo-choo train set!

Christmas isn't about commercialism!

It's a cerebration of family!

'As a misunderstanding begins' it tends to envelope-'

'Like a storm that drags everything along and spins-'

'Something no one can stop.'

Yes? -Hello Daniel dear.

-Working late at the hospital?

Yes...I'll probably be late. -Which ward?

Erm...Ear, Nose and Throat...

-I'm popping over to get your measurements for the suit.

Can't we do it tomorrow?

-The suit needs to be ready for your graduation!

-We'll be there in fifteen minutes.

Hi!

-Hi!

Are they keeping you really busy?

I was just...there was this really sick patient.

The nurse had never heard your name?

Oh?

Well, she's new here.

Hi honey!

Let's do this outside-

I know you're busy dear. It'll be over in a jiffy.

Stretch out your arms.

And straighten your back. -Stand straight.

-But isn't that weird?

-He promised he'd only be here for a couple of days.

-Maybe he's just using you? -Using me? How?

Hi! -Hi.

This is Gestur!

Yes... hello?

Gestur is the best driving instructor, ever!

Oh...okay?

Don't you think that's a cool shirt?

I just bought it.

-Tell him who picked it out!

You were shopping for clothes together?

I'm not very knowledgeable on clothes and such.

I see.

Hey, what should we have for dinner?

Tonight?

No, you mongo!

On graduation day!

Right. I don't know- -Chicken!

Sure.

-Thanks to Fridrik for stopping by. Always a pleasure.

-We'll have more guests popping in later, but first

-We'll have more guests popping in later, but first

I'm taking some calls. No time for political crap.

Just chicks and beer.

You know the drill' and the number!

This is FM! -Hi! You still giving party-packs?

Yes indeedy, are you holding a party? -Yes, a bunch of us girls.

How many are you? -There's five of us.

Is it off the hook? Can I get a holler?

That's off the hook enough for me. You'll get your party-pack.

Beer and pizza coming up. We've got another one on the line.

This is FM. -Hello. Can I request a song?

No prob, what's your poison? -Just a classic Icelandic one.

Done and done. It's on the way.

FM, you're on the air. -You hung up on us? The party.

-I didn't Tell you where to send it. -Oh, okay. Where you at?

-In the suburbs-

The burbs? No problemo. -But the address-

No problem's too big for the FM-clan.

The Music Hour is upon us which means what?

Honoured comrades!

It gives me great pleasure to announce that tonight there's a TV interview

with Bjarnfredur Geirsdottir... My mother.

I urge everyone to see it

since it will undoubtedly be both informative...and fun!

Okay.

What? Is something wrong?

-I don't want to be a murderer!

What are you talking about? -I'm not a ca...carrion-eater!

I don't want you telling them things like that.

-But they asked. And since I am a trained pedagogue-

It's not your place! They are my children.

Try raising your own son.

Actually he's in Denmark... -Well there you go'

that's the result from your methods.

His mother had a hand in it too...

When is he leaving? -Daddy! We drew a picture!

Later boys.

Oli! Oli, we drew you a picture! -Right on! A rocket ship!

It's a chick building a rocket ship! 'Pretty sweet!

Draw some more!

-How do you increase the volume on this thing?

Here.

-My guest today is a woman who has dedicated her life

-to fight for human rights. And now The Woman's Peace Force

is going to present her with a Lifetime Achievement award.

A Woman Named... Bjarnfredur Geirsdottir.

Welcome Bjarnfredur. -Thank you EIinborg.

You first came to prominence after 'The Pool Protests'.

Yes, that certainly caught everyone's attention.

It was such a novelty then

to protest the restrictions placed on the female body.

Men can waltz around topless

and no one cares about what effect that might have on women.

But then again, women's voices seem to be more readily ignored.

This topless protest got a lot of attention from the press.

And you were interviewed by, among others, BerIingske Tidende.

Who published an infamous picture of you.

-Around then we started the Vagina discussion groups.

The patriarchal culture tends to mystify the vagina.

They exit it at birth and then it's as if they desire nothing more...

Than to get back inside!

But this mystification doesn't come from women.

We started The Vagina Introductions' where women could come

and get to know their vaginas with a mirror'

and see how harmless and common the vulva really is.

And those classes were held in your home? -Yes.

It was important to have an open and accepting atmosphere.

So one could say the liberation started in your living room?

Yes you could.

The late, great artist Oddny Kristmunds- and Gudrúnardottir'

made us a giant Vagina, out of horse hairs, Styrofoam and wool.

But what about your personal life?

As a public persona, I have never enjoyed much privacy.

Any family?

No.

I've always been by myself.

No children?

-No, but I've had some cats. I have great fondness for animals.

Never found Mr. Right?

-My friend Doctor Kristrún Zoega told me...

-So...

I think it might be for the best If I tried to go back to prison.

If you need to talk about this-

There's nothing to discuss.

Bjarnfredur is just...

...a great ideologist.

Yeah... But she's not exactly...

...normal.

No one is 'normal'

Are you peeping?

What's inside there?

-You want to know?

Bugs.

Do you know what the silverfish do?

They jump into your mouth.

And wriggle their way down into your belly

and eat up everything you've eaten.

Until they're nice... and chubby.

Do you want to look inside now, Georg?

No... -No?

Bjarnfredur?

What is it?

Do I have a father?

Why are you asking?

I just wanted to know.

Your surname is your mother's and you should be proud of that.

Is this... my father?

Where did you get this?

In your drawer.

OIaf PaIme is a great man.

He is the leader of Social Democrats in Sweden.

Is he...?

I don't want you going through my personal things, Georg!

Go and finish your homework.

Go!

Georg. You've got mail.

What? From whom?

Just read it.

It's in Swedish.

'Dear Georg.'

'I hope you're always good and helpful to your mother'

'Especially when she's tired or sad.'

'I encourage you to listen to your mother'

'and always do as she tells you.'

'Trust Bjarnfredur' she knows best.'

'I urge you to study feminist theory, green politics'

'and organic dieting as Bjarnfredur has taught you',

'As this will mold you into a great man, like myself.'

Georg... OIafsson...

PaIme.

'I hope you will write back someday... Dad'

How did you get in?

Who sent all these presents?

Why are they from America?

Is this my father?

It's irrelevant. I raised you.

Just answer my question Bjarnfredur!

Yes.

He is your biological father... American.

But lives in Sweden?

He's never been to Sweden' as far as I know.

But who wrote all those Swedish letters?

Roy may have been your biological father'

but not ideologically.

It was after the 'US Army protest walk', in sixty-four.

And you know how Geir' your grandfather, had opinions.

Are you here to punish me for that? One moment of weakness?

One moment of lust while under the influence?

So I was conceived in a...

...drunken fling with an American soldier?

It wasn't like that!

Time has made it null and void.

But why didn't I get any of these presents?

I was a single mother and did the best I could.

But today I'm an old woman' recovering after a surgery.

And you have no right to go through my personal belongings.

After all you've put me through. Georg!

-Hello and good day' this is the President...