Category Archives: Iceland
101 Reykjavik (2000)
Icelandic tale of layabout’s woes In the amusing film, 101 Reykjavik Hlynur is a 30-ish male still living at home with his single mum. Hlynur is happily unemployed and would much rather not think about getting a job. He spends … Continue reading
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Noi (2003)
“Your lack of discipline and respect for this institution is appalling.” If you are interested in Icelandic film, then add “Noi” to the list of those to watch. Noi (Tomas Lemarquis) is a 17-year-old boy who lives with his grandmother … Continue reading
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The Seagull’s Laughter (2001)
“Let these right-wing exploiters gape and stare.” The Seagull’s Laughter, a strange and hypnotic film, is set in Iceland in the 1950s. The film begins with a light playful, comedic tone, but very quickly morphs into a dark, subversive tale … Continue reading
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