bits and pieces from the northern island.
Year two of our attendance to RIFF, Reykjavík International Film Festival. Traditions are not always meant to be broken and this year’s opening event was, as the previous, characterized by an extremely relaxed atmosphere. Nasa, a hugely popular club located in downtown Reykjavík, was the unusual setting for the event. Host of the night was … Read the full article →
For those who are habitual film festivals goers, it must have been a nice and different experience to attend the festival’s opening ceremony – and so it was for us at Iceland Chronicles. Differently from ceremonies at other international films festivals, where often appearances are taken too much into account to the detriment of substance, … Read the full article →
The results of the local elections held yesterday are out and they confirm what previous exit polls suggested. The Best Party (better known around here as Besti flokkurinn), led by popular comedian Jón Gnarr and featuring well-known figures from the local arts and entertainment scene, wins Reykjavík elections with 34.7% of votes, earning six out … Read the full article →