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Eight Icelandic Films: Naked Farmers, Equine Sex, And Yes, There’s An Elf
Each summer, Bíó Paradís mounts a programme of Icelandic films with English subtitles. This year, there are eight films on offer, featuring everything from farmer nudity to eco-terrorism to a Viking spaghetti Western. Do you only have time to see one? From…
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Two Icelandic Films Among European Film Academy Selection
Two Icelandic films, ‘Under the Tree’ (Undir trénu) by Hafsteinn Gunnar Sigurðsson and ‘Woman at War’ (Kona fer í strið) by Benedikt Erlingsson, are among the 49 films recommended for a nomination at the 2018 European Film Awards. Both films have received stellar…
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Dark Shadows Cause Deep Rifts In ‘Undir Trénu’
In Hafsteinn Gunnar Sigurðsson’s third feature, ‘Undir Trénu,’ the shadow cast from the tree next door sparks a seething feud between neighbours which ultimately culminates in tragedy. Through its suburban setting and tight knit cast of intriguing and troubled characters, the film…