4 films by students of IFS currently being shown in cinemas
There is a lot of growth in the Icelandic film industry and you can now enjoy 4 films by graduates of The Icelandic Film School
TOP 10 MUST
A film by Ólöf Birna Torfadóttir, a graduate of Screenwriting and Directing
"The artist Arna has gotten bored with life and decides to make a top 10 list of things she wants to do before she dies. She sets off on a journey where she intends to end up in the east fjords. At the same time, the eternal prisoner Mjöll has found out that the father of her child, who lives in Egilsstaðir, wants his new woman to adopt their daughter. So she escapes from the prison and at a gas station on her way out of town she finds a ride in Arna's car. This unlikely duo now have to work together to travel across the country and complete the top 10 must list."
Shown in Smárabíó
ODD FISH
A film by Snævar Sölva Sölvason, a graduate of Screenwriting and Directing
"When two old friends get an unexpected opportunity to keep their fish restaurant open year-round, one of them comes out as a trans woman."
Shown in Smárabíó
THE TUNNEL
A documentary by Björgvin Sigurðarson, a graduate from Creative Technology and Hallur Örn Árnason, a graduate from Screenwriting and Directing
"In Reykjavík at the turn of the century, graffiti was everywhere. What graffiti artists consider culture, authorities see as vandalism. But in one underpass tunnel, a city worker named Jói was king and had his own ideas about graffiti."
Shown in Bíó Paradís
AFTERGAMES
A film by Ólafur Árheim Ólafarson, graduate from Screenwriting and Directing
"A horror thriller about the aftermath of a violent conflict between several individuals, which takes place at three different points in time over three decades. Each event is connected to the others through long-lasting consequences, ultimately leading the characters to original acts of revenge."
Shown in Laugarásbíó
