bits and pieces from the northern island.
Pu Day 4 Oh Saturday, the weekend’s climax. There is still so much going on, but don’t let yourself be tricked into a silly routine. Why? Because festivals are also about discovering new things, that’s why. So we hope some of our suggestions will help you in this purpose. Sudden Weather Change Sudden Weather Change are … Read the full article →
Day three is gonna be hard, because some of the popular acts are all crammed into a very tight timeframe. However, since they are so diverse, you can manage to choose whatever suits your taste and get away with lotsa fun. As for the previous days, we are offering some suggestions. The Dandelion Seeds … Read the full article →
Selecting just a few acts is getting tougher. Icelandic bands ruled day one of the festival; with day two, we are now going to be in full swing. So here are our picks for the second day of Airwaves 2011. Kira Kira Kira Kira is Kristín Björk Kristjánsdóttir. It’s hard to put into words what … Read the full article →
Day One of Iceland Airwaves is tomorrow: what to see? Here are some recommendations. Note: we are conscious that Airwaves is a massive music feast: if you can manage, indulge and overdose on it. We also realize though that time is limited for us mortals. For this reason we decided to spotlight a few bands … Read the full article →
Haven’t you heard before? Iceland Airwaves 2011 is sold out! Yes, this not news and I am not joking. If you are coming to Iceland in the hope to find a spare ticket or two, there is a chance you will cry bitter tears. Perhaps you were planning to beg for a wristband? Well, if … Read the full article →
Shun Li works in a textile factory in the outskirts of Rome. She left her family behind in China and moved to Italy in the hope she would be able to grant her son a brighter future. To do so, she became indebted and has a large sum to pay back. Until the debt is … Read the full article →
Marina is a beautiful young woman from a wealthy Muscovite family. She secured a position as a social worker in the hope to help the outcasts of society; she married Ilya, a caring man; she lives in a comfortable house in a well-off neighborhood. On the surface, Marina’s life is flawless, but underneath things are … Read the full article →
Film director James Marsh was a special guest at Reykjavík International Film Festival 2011 with a retrospective on his creative achievements. The retrospective hosted by RIFF included two of Marsh’s best-known films, Wisconsin Death Trip and Academy Award and BAFTA winner Man on Wire, in addition to the British filmmaker’s latest effort, Project Nim, on … Read the full article →