When We Are Born (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film
Released in 2021, When We Are Born is a notable film directed by Vincent Moon, running about 25 minutes. “When We Are Born” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. When We Are Born stars Ólafur Arnalds.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch When We Are Born page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch When We Are Born (2021)?
- In US, When We Are Born is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in When We Are Born?
- When We Are Born stars Ólafur Arnalds.
- When was When We Are Born released?
- When We Are Born was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 25 minutes.