POP IN REYKJAVIK - dir. ÁGÚST JAKOBSSON

Pop in Reykjavik is an indispensable documentary on the vibrant Icelandic pop scene. After Björk and the Sugarcubes paved the way, a number of bands are on the threshold of international fame (or oblivion) and this is a cross section of the best. Pop in Reykjavik is not merely a collection of excellent concert footage, but also includes a glimpse into the life of the artists, whether backstage, at the bar or in the bath! As a bonus, gay celeb Paul Oscar takes the audience on a hilarious tour of Reykjavik nightlife. The film truly captures the brutal power and unique ambience of Icelandic pop music, treading the fine line between Cult and Classic.

Original title: Popp í Reykjavík
English title: Pop in Reykjavík
Genre: Music Documentary
Language: Icelandic

Director: Ágúst Jakobsson
Editor: Steingrímur Karlsson, Gunnar Páll Ólafsson
Cinematographer: Ágúst Jakobsson, Árni Páll Hreinsson
Sound design: Hljóðsetning ehf.
Music: Various
Producer(s): Ingvar H. Thórdarson, Baltasar Kormákur
Production company: 101 ltd.
Co-production company: Menningarfélagið Íslandssól

Country: Iceland
Sound: Dolby
Length: 103 minutes
Film gauge/aspect ratio: 1:1.85       
Premiere date and year: October 27. 1998

Festivals
Göteborg Film Festival, 2000
Cinequest, San Jose F. Festival, 2000
Seventh Heaven Film Year, 2000
Berlin Film Festival Market, 1999
Natfilm Festival, 1999
Seattle Film Festival, 1999
Sao Paulo Film Festival, 1999
Stockholm Int. Film Festival, 1999
Northern Lights, 1999
Tallinn, Black Nights F. Festival, 1999