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Festival Picks: IceDocs

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The Iceland Documentary Film Festival returns to Akranes for the sixth time on July 17-21 There are only a handful…

A Summer To Remember

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Rakel Andrésdóttir’s animated film wins the brand-new award for short films at Skjaldborg The screening room at Skjaldborgarbíó in Patreksfjörður…

Charged For Adventure

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“Hey, Tesla, take me to the Westfjords.” There are two types of people — those who love camping and those…

Grapevine Events: Bashar Murad Concert, Skjaldborg & More

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This week on our Hot Happenings episode of 66 Degrees of Sound we highlight the upcoming lectures by Dr. Mads…

Skjaldborg Calling

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The cinematic celebration returns to Patreksfjörður May 17 to 20 As I meet Kristín Andrea Þórðardóttir and Sigríður Regína Sigurþórsdóttir,…

Video Premiere: Hildur Releases “Alltaf eitthvað”

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Esteemed artist and songwriter Hildur releases her latest track “Alltaf eitthvað” on Thursday, May 16. In celebration of the single,…

Bringing The Game Home

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Can Reynir H restore its reputation 25 years after a disastrous defeat? “The biggest challenge was probably learning to make…

Movies On The Fjord: A Taste of Skjaldborg

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A couple in their seventies strolling towards the cinema, clutching a six-pack of beer. A steadfast group of 10-year-olds always…

The Islanders: The Wood Master Of Patreksfjörður

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Einar Vignir Vatneyr Skarphéðinsson’s wood workshop is located just a few steps from his house in Patreksfjörður. It’s his private…

Grapevine Events: Acidfest, Skjaldborg, Ólöf Arnalds & More

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The last weekend of the month is upon us, and there are surprisingly few events happening in town for some…

Documentary Lovers Flock To The West For Skjaldborg

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Skjaldborg, Iceland’s famous documentary film festival, returns to Patreksfjörður May 26 to 29. Over the course of the festival weekend,…

Finding Family: The Saga Of “Velkominn Árni”

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The winner of this year’s Skjaldborg film festival truly proves the saying “you’re never too old.” The film, “Velkominn Árni,”…

Stories And Connections In The Far West: Skjaldborg Returns

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The Skjaldborg festival has nurtured Iceland’s documentary scene since its inception in 2007. Like most other aspects of society, it…

A Half-Elvish Film Festival: The Skjaldborg Film Festival Reviewed

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One might be forgiven for thinking that some sort of elven curse was placed upon this year’s Skjaldborg Film Festival….

Merchant’s Weekend Amidst New COVID-19 Restrictions

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In regards to an increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases in Iceland, it was announced yesterday that tighter restrictions would be…

The Cold Truth: Ice Docs Is Coming To A Cinema Near You

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Despite having a surprisingly long and productive relationship with filmmaking for such a small country, there are those who would…

The Virtual Village: Pawel Ziemilski’s Documentary ‘In Touch’ Reunites Fractured Families

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The winner of the coveted jury’s prize at this years Skjaldborg Film Festival was Polish director Pawel Ziemilski, for ‘In Touch’…

The Magic Formula: The Skjaldborg Icelandic Documentary Festival Returns

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The medium of the documentary has been enjoying a renaissance lately, whether in big budget productions or quirky and independent…

Skjaldborg Festival: I’ll Be Back!

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Rain and wind, followed by some hail is typical spring weather in the Westfjords. That was the scenario in Patreksfjörður…

Bridging Cultures: “Kanema’s Song” Wins Both Awards At Skjaldborg

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“In the year 2000, when my daughter Kanema was about three years old, there weren’t that many mixed families in…

Skjaldborg Documentary Festival Promises To Be A Blockbuster

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Skjaldborg, the festival of Icelandic documentaries, will be held for the 12th time around on the weekend of 18th-20th of…