Person
Arnaldur Indriðason
Writing · Born 1961-01-28 · Reykjavik, Iceland
Biography
Arnaldur Indriðason was born in Reykjavik on 28 January 1961, the son of fellow Icelandic writer; Indriði G Thorsteinsson. Indriðason graduated with a degree in History from the University of Iceland in 1996. He worked for many years as a journalist and critic before he began writing novels. His books have since sold over 10 million copies worldwide. Outside Iceland, he is best known for his crime novels featuring Detective Erlendur and Sigurdur Óli, which are consistent bestsellers across Europe. The series has won numerous awards, including the Nordic Glass Key (for Jar City and for Silence of the Grave) and the CWA Gold Dagger (for Silence of the Grave).
Known for
Contraband
Original Film Writer
Operation Napoleon
Novel
Reykjavik-Rotterdam
Screenplay
Jar City
Novel
Operation Napoleon: Tears of the Wolf
Characters
Filmography
- 2023Operation NapoleonNovel
- 2012ContrabandOriginal Film Writer
- 2008Reykjavik-RotterdamScreenplay
- 2006Jar CityNovel
- —Operation Napoleon: Tears of the WolfCharacters
Follow their work on Vescene
Rate films and shows on two axes — quality and fun — and share taste with friends.