Nominated writer: Margrét Örnólfsdóttir

THE FLATEY ENIGMA (Flateyjargátan)
Iceland, 2018
4x52’
Nominated writer: Margrét Örnólfsdóttir
Director: Björn B. Björnsson
Producers: Anna Vigdís Gísladóttir, Björn B. Björnsson and Þórhallur Gunnarsson
Produced by Sagafilm and Reykjavík Films for RÚV
Sales: Sky Vision

In the spring of 1971, Johanna, a professor of Nordic Studies is accused of murder. To prove her innocence Johanna has to solve the enigmatic riddle of The Book of Flatey, a medieval manuscript about the Kings of Norway. On her journey to solve the riddle, Johanna will have to delve deep into darkness and heartache.

Read our interview with Margrét Örnólfsdóttir HERE.