Fridriksson

Fridriksson takes a huge interest in other cultures and different countries.

Cynthia Ellis: Mama Gogo Goes for the Oscar Cynthia Ellis 2011

But if we replace "wine-maker" with "director", then by the same principles Fridriksson is one of our best.

Cynthia Ellis: Mama Gogo Goes for the Oscar Cynthia Ellis 2011

The next level of nominations will be announced on Tuesday and Fridriksson says, 'I am so grateful to the Academy, because the first nomination enabled me to make so many films.

Cynthia Ellis: Mama Gogo Goes for the Oscar Cynthia Ellis 2011

Iceland has been as hard struck by the recession as the rest of the world, leaving Fridriksson without much of a budget to promote his beautiful and heart-felt film.

Cynthia Ellis: Mama Gogo Goes for the Oscar Cynthia Ellis 2011

Recently in Tuscany researching a new project, Fridriksson learned about wine-making from the best vintners in the world.

Cynthia Ellis: Mama Gogo Goes for the Oscar Cynthia Ellis 2011

Iceland has been as hard struck by the recession as the rest of the world, leaving Fridriksson without much of a budget to promote his beautiful and heart-felt film.

Cynthia Ellis: Mama Gogo Goes for the Oscar Cynthia Ellis 2011

But if we replace "wine-maker" with "director", then by the same principles Fridriksson is one of our best.

Cynthia Ellis: Mama Gogo Goes for the Oscar Cynthia Ellis 2011

Fridriksson brought in films from all over the world for his viewers.

Cynthia Ellis: Mama Gogo Goes for the Oscar Cynthia Ellis 2011

Fridriksson takes a huge interest in other cultures and different countries.

Cynthia Ellis: Mama Gogo Goes for the Oscar Cynthia Ellis 2011

The next level of nominations will be announced on Tuesday and Fridriksson says, 'I am so grateful to the Academy, because the first nomination enabled me to make so many films.

Cynthia Ellis: Mama Gogo Goes for the Oscar Cynthia Ellis 2011