bits and pieces from the northern island.
Something worth knowing: Reykjavík Shorts & Docs is starting on Sunday this week. The 2012 edition of Iceland’s film festival devoted to short features and documentaries is going to be hosted primarily at Bíó Paradís from May 6 to 9, although a few screenings will also be held at the Art Museum and at Icelandair … Read the full article →
To celebrate the 110th anniversary of Halldór Laxness’ birth, Gljúfrasteinn, the writer’s home and museum, together with Bíó Paradís and RÚV, are holding a special retrospective of films based on some of the most well-known works by the Icelandic author. The event is being hosted from April 23 to 28 at Bíó Paradís and it … Read the full article →
More news for filmgoers. Together with the German Film Days, currently ongoing, Bíó Paradís will also be hosting another event dedicated to world cinema: Pólskir Kvikmyndadagar, the Polish Film Days, a four-day event focused on films in Polish language. The Polish Film Days will take place between 23-27 March and admission to the screenings will … Read the full article →
Cheyenne is a retired rockstar. He lives in a big mansion in the suburban Dublin with his wife. He is bored, depressed and maladjusted. When his father, whom he has not spoken to in thirty years, is on his deathbed, he travels to New York to attend his final moments. Gaining unexpected insights on his … Read the full article →
Spent part of the afternoon at Bíó Paradís to watch Paolo Sorrentino’s This Must Be the Place. It turned out I didn’t enjoy it too much, but nevermind: I won’t go into details, as I had expectations for the film that were kinda disappointed and I don’t feel right now like writing a full review–perhaps … Read the full article →
Græna Ljósið, in collaboration with Alliance Française and the French and Canadian Embassies in Iceland, presents Frönsk Kvikmyndahátíð (French Film Festival) 2012. This film festival devoted to French films takes place every year between the end of January and early February. The 2012 edition will be hosted at Háskólabíó in Reykjavík from January 27 to … Read the full article →
Á Annan Veg (international title Either Way) by Hafsteinn Gunnar Sigurðsson is the winner of the 29th edition of TFF Torino Film Festival. The festival awarded the film with a prize of € 20.000. Hafsteinn Gunnar Sigurðsson’s latest work, officially released in Iceland in September 2011, is Icelandic minimalism at best. With skilful use of … Read the full article →
Icelandic Cinema Online is a new reference point for getting acquainted with Icelandic films, both for the committed viewer and the curious or casual watcher. Icelandic Cinema Online’s aim is to create a platform for Icelandic producers and filmmakers to promote their works to a broader audience and, at the same time, for the public … Read the full article →