Lamb 2021
"Mother. Nature."
Valdimar Jóhannsson's unsettling debut *Lamb (2021)* plunges viewers into the stark, windswept beauty of Iceland, where a childless couple on a remote farm stumbles upon a mysterious infant hidden among their sheep.
Director: Valdimar Jóhannsson
Cast
Noomi Rapace
María
Hilmir Snær Guðnason
Ingvar
Björn Hlynur Haraldsson
Pétur
Ingvar E. Sigurðsson
Creature
Ester Bibi
Woman
Sigurður Elvar Viðarson
Truck Driver
Theodór Ingi Ólafsson
Man
Arnþruður Dögg Sigurðardóttir
Woman 2
Gunnar Þor Karlsson
Bus Driver
Lára Björk Hall
Ada (voice)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lamb (2021) about?
*Lamb (2021)* follows an Icelandic couple whose secluded farm life takes a dark turn when they discover a mysterious newborn sheep-child and decide to raise it as their own. Their joy quickly curdles into paranoia as the child's presence exposes hidden fractures in their relationship and the unforgiving forces of nature.
Who directed Lamb?
Valdimar Jóhannsson directed *Lamb (2021)*, marking his feature film debut with a visually arresting and thematically dense horror-drama.
Who stars in Lamb?
The film stars Noomi Rapace, Hilmir Snær Guðnason, Björn Hlynur Haraldsson, Ingvar E. Sigurðsson, and Ester Bibi as the central family grappling with the unthinkable.
Is Lamb (2021) worth watching?
*Lamb (2021)* may not be for the faint of heart, but its atmospheric tension and thought-provoking themes of parenthood and nature make it a standout in the horror-drama genre. Fans of slow-burn, arthouse horror will find plenty to dissect in its unsettling narrative.
How long is Lamb?
*Lamb (2021)* has a runtime of 106 minutes.
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About Lamb (2021) — A Chilling Icelandic Tale of Family and the Unnatural
Valdimar Jóhannsson's unsettling debut *Lamb (2021)* plunges viewers into the stark, windswept beauty of Iceland, where a childless couple on a remote farm stumbles upon a mysterious infant hidden among their sheep. Drawn in by an eerie maternal instinct, they decide to raise the creature as their own, only to find their quiet existence unraveling in ways both haunting and profound. The film masterfully weaves together elements of drama, fantasy, and horror, crafting an atmosphere thick with foreboding and existential dread.
As the couple's bond with the strange child deepens, the line between love and obsession blurs, exposing the fragility of human connection. *Lamb (2021)* shines a stark light on the lengths we go to for family—and the terrifying cost when nature refuses to be tamed. With its striking visuals and emotionally raw storytelling, this Icelandic gem lingers long after the credits roll.
