NBS

2010

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66/23 NORTH WEST, THE DAY OF THE AVALANCHE - dir. EINAR THÓR GUNNLAUGSSON

Surrounded by rugged and stunning landscape, Flateyri, a typical Icelandic fishing village is hit by the one of the biggest snow avalanche in Iceland’s history. Read more
 
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THE ARTIC TERN, TO THE MOON AND BACK AGAIN - dir. PÁLL STEINGRIMSSON

In this wildlife documentary veteran filmmaker, Páll Steingrímsson, sets his sights on the arctic tern, which has by far the longest regular migration by any known animal.

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AS IF WE EXISTED - dir. RAGNHEIDUR GESTSDÓTTIR

Experimental documentary on the lavish persona of artist Ragnar Kjartansson and his 6-month long endurance performance at The Venice Biennale. Read more
 
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BACKYARD - dir. ÁRNI SVEINSSON

A DIY backyard concert turns into one of the most exciting and intimate music events of the year. With some of the most celebrated bands coming out of Reykjavík right now, including Múm, FM Belfast, Hjaltalín and Sin Fang Bous.   Read more
 
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DREAM OF THE WAY: PART 1 - PRELUDE - dir. ERLENDUR SVEINSSON

80 years old writer goes on a 800 km pilgrimage along the St. James Way in northern Spain to fulfill a 40 year old dream. He wants to find out what happens to him within on the way. Read more
 
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FEATHERED COCAINE - dir. THORKELL HARDARSON & ÖRN MARINÓ ARNARSON

Super Rich Arab sheikhs are obsessed with falcons, willing to pay up to $1 million for a good one. No wonder there is a thriving black market on a worldwide scale. Read more
 
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FUTURE OF HOPE - dir. HENRY BATEMAN (a minority co-production)

A character driven documentary following individuals that strive to change the world of consumerism, a system of credit and debt that the Icelandic economy was built upon for the past 10 years or more. Read more
 
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GNARR - dir. GAUKUR ÚLFARSSON

Iceland's most controversial and cynical comedian puts his carrier aside to enter the country's chaotic political scene. Does he mean business or is this just one of his demented jokes?

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IN EXILE THINKING OF HOME - dir. HJALMTÝR HEIDDAL

As World War II split Europe apart, a young Icelandic scholar was caught in the middle. He never found his way back home. Read more
 
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MEMORIAL IRON CROSSES, A FAMILY GRAVE AT MÝRAR CEMETERY - dir. GUDBERGUR DAVÍDSSON

A city teacher returns to the remote family grave at Mýrar in search of her roots and tells the tale of the iron cross memorial marking the grave.

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THE NEXT HALF HOUR WILL BE THREE QUARTERS - dir. JÓN AXEL EGILSSON

His greatest idea came from the smallest thing. Read more
 
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ON NORTHERN WATERS - THE STORY OF A BOAT- dir. ÁSDÍS THORODDSEN

Four men are building a boat. As the building proceeds the development of the Nordic boat evolves from the logboat to the boat they are making. Read more
 
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THE PALACE - dir. HÉDINN HALLDÓRSSON

A documentary that captures everyday magic and atmosphere in a landmark building in Reykjavik city, where time stands still and devoted regulars share their life experiences and philosophy on life. Read more
 
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PENDULOUS CHANCES; THE LIFE AND WORK OF SINGER PERFORMER RAGNAR BJARNASON - dir. ÁRNI SVEINSSON

Pendulous Chances is a documentary about the forever-young rocker and performer Ragnar Bjarnason. In his eighties he is ready to examine his career as he enters the twilight zone while still performing.

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SESSELJA - dir. JÓN THÓR HANNESSON

A historical documentary about the life and work of Sesselja Sigmundsdóttir - a true heroine and pioneer – who fought for and established facilities for disabled and neglected children.

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SKAFTFELLINGUR SAGA - dir. HELGI FELIXSON

We journey with a magic ship into unknown worlds, meeting the people whose lives it has touched. Skaftfellingur Saga tells the tale of the small community Vik. Situated on the rugged most southern tip of Iceland, between the roaring ocean and the menacing volcano Katla, rumblin deep under the glacier.

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SPOILS OF WAR: THE SAGA OF THE COVENTRY STAINED GLASS WINDOWS - dir. HJÁLMTÝR HEIDDAL

The windows of Coventry Cathedral disappeared in the confusion of war. How did they turn up in Iceland and why does no one want to tell? Read more
 
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WORD MUSIC: MAGNÚS BLÖNDAL - dir. ARI ALEXANDER

The second installment about the coming of modern music and the development of creative avantgarde in Reykjavík. The film is given added flavour with a unique soundtrack, in-depth history, and breathtaking Icelandic visuals. Here the focus of attention is Magnús Blöndal.

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