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202618 minGdocumentary

Icelandic Hercules

202618 minGdocumentary

Gummi Emil, a renowned Icelandic bodybuilder and internet personality, shares his life through extreme stunts and intimate moments at home.

“More than muscle”

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Orri Guðmundsson

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Gummi Emil, a renowned Icelandic bodybuilder and internet personality, shares his life through extreme stunts and intimate moments at home.

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Orri Guðmundssondirector

Guðmundur Emil Jóhannssoncast

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The film follows famous Icelandic bodybuilder and internet personality Gummi Emil as he navigates his daily life. Between extreme stunts like running a marathon barefoot two weeks in a row and quiet and personal moments at home. Gummi opens up beyond his public image.

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