What is the history of Icelandic cinema?

The full story of Icelandic cinema, however, has much deeper roots in history. Iceland has been the subject of documentary productions since the beginning of the twentieth century, the oldest of which is still preserved from 1906.

Is Reykjavik a good place for film production?

Over the past few decades, an extensive film industry possessing a full range of know-how and experience has been built in Reykjavik. A thriving and ever-growing film and commercial scene have produced a rich pool of professionals in all areas of film-making, production, and event management.

How many people watched the film Iceland?

The Icelandic population came out in droves to purchase tickets upon the film’s opening, with approximately a third of the country (100,000 people) watching it in the cinema. Foreign critics also received the film with praise. Archer Winsten of the New York Post wrote,

What is 101 Reykjavik?

101 Reykjavik is an important film in Icelandic culture - the first Icelandic film of the 21st Century - and is one the most recognisable productions to international audiences, in good part due to its score, composed by Blur frontman, Damon Albarn.