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Icelandic Film Festival 2006
2006/3/4-3/10
- ◆Venue：Eurospace
1-5 Maruyamacho, Shibuya-ku (turn left at Bunkamura crossroad, Shibuya)
Phone：03-3461-0211 www.eurospace.co.jp - ◆Contact: Icelandic Film Festival Office c/o Cinematrix
Phone:03-5362-0671 (weekday：10:00-18:00) www.bio06.jp
Iceland, though the youngest nation in Scandinavia, has a culture that can be traced long back in Scandinavian history. This March, Japan’s growing interest in Iceland will be rewarded with Bio 06 Icelandic Film Festival 2006. The festival celebrates the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Iceland. Glaciers, volcanos, hot springs, and Bjork! Featured films will slice deeper and far beyond the stereotypes of this unknown land. Experience the dynamic landscape and mindscape of Iceland and the energy of its culture from the cynical yet fantastical films of the northern paradise!
★=With English subtitle or dialogue.
PROGRAM-PART1
Focus on three essential filmmakers in contemporary Icelandic cinema !
Up-and-coming director Dagur Kari
Born in 1973 in France and raised in Iceland. Made his feature film debut with Noi the Albino, and gained international recognition while based in
both Iceland and Denmark. Also active as a musician, playing in the band Slowblow with a friend.『Dark Horse』
Denmark, Iceland / 2005 / Danish / 106 min / 35mm / B&W
Director: Dagur Kári
Coming-of-age stories of bizarre characters like daffy graffiti artist Daniel and bakery shopkeeper Fran. Shot on beautiful monochrome, rhythmical pacing and wacky humor hit right on, revealing the subtleties of human nature and sensibility.
Director: Dagur Kári
『Noi The Albino』
In Iceland’s northernmost tip, 17-year-old Noi leads a dull life day after day in Bolungarvik, a village of 957 people surrounded by a volcano and fjords. Noi’s story accelerates as it scorches through the story of his family, school and love life.
Film editor crossing borders, Valdís Óskarsóttir
Film editor crossing borders, Valdis OskarsdottirThe best-known film editor to emerge from Iceland. Gained international renown as editor of The Celebration (1998) directed by Thomas Vinterberg. Has since worked as editor on Dogma films including Mifune’s Last Song (1999) and Julien Donkey-Boy (1999). Also active as photographer and writer in Iceland.
『Remote Control』
Iceland / 1992 / Icelandic / 78 min / 35mm / Color
Director: Óskar Jónasson
She’s a punk who parties at nightclubs every night. Her brother is an ordinary guy who works at a gas station. One day, he ventures into a nightclub in search of his mother’s TV remote control, only to find himself in hot water. The 80s Reykjavik scene comes alive in the chaos and cacophony of the beat. Director: Óskar Jónasson
『Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind』
USA / 2004 / English / 107 min / 35mm / Color
Director: Michel Gondry
When Joel finds out his ex-girlfriend Clementine has undergone surgery to erase her memories of him, he tries to have it done on himself . . . Numerous recollections of the past race by in the process of removing the memories, and then the reunion. This love story overflowing with emotion melt all hearts.Director: Michel Gondry
Iceland’s most prominent filmmaker, Fridrik Thór Fridriksson
The first name many people recognize in Icelandic film. Known not only as a film director, but also as a producer and film festival director, he continues to contribute and influence the Icelandic film scene. 『Rock in Reykjavik』
Iceland / 1982 / Icelandic / 83 min / 35mm / Color
Director: Fridrik Thor Fridriksson
Documentary covering the early 80s’ vibrant Icelandic rock music. Interviews with various rock bands convey their interpretations of the rock movement, and their views on sex, drugs, and politics. Young Bjork is among the 19 featured musicians.Director: Fridrik Thor Fridriksson
『Devil’s Island』
Iceland / 1996 / Icelandic, English / 104 min
/ 35mm/ Color
Director: Fridrik Thor Fridriksson
Iceland in the 1950s still bears the scars of war while American culture barrages in. Karolina, who has psychic powers, and her husband Tomas live in barracks with their many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. One day their daughter, who is trying her luck in the US, sends her son Baddi home . . . Director: Fridrik Thor Fridriksson
『Angels of the Universe』
celand, Norway, Germany, Sweden, Denmark / 2000
/ Icelandic / 97 min / 35mm / Color
Director: Fridrik Thor Fridriksson
A lyrical portrayal of Paul, who suffers from schizophrenia,his relationship with his family and his colorful companions at the psychiatric hospital. We hear the murmur of angels spun in this hopeless world, and the spectacular Icelandic scenery is keenly imprinted on our minds. Original score by Hilmar örn Hilmarsson & Sigur Rós.Director: Fridrik Thor Fridriksson
『Niceland』Special Screening of Fridriksson’s latest film!
Iceland, Germany, Denmark, UK / 2004 / English
/ 87min / 35mm / Color
Director: Fridrik Thór Fridriksson
Jed and Chloe live a simple life and plan to marry. But when Chloeﾕs cat accidentally dies due to Jed’ s carelessness, her tears keep her at home and she loses her will to live. Jed embarks on a searching journey for the meaning of life ― hoping to bring back Chloeﾕs spirit. Music by Mugison.Director: Fridrik Thór Fridriksson
PART2 Icelandic Kaleidoscope
A cluster of films that crisscross the history, culture and politics of Iceland - from the Vikings to today’s hip modern Reykjavik.
『When the Raven Flies』
Iceland, Sweden / 1984 / Icelandic / 110 min / 35mm / Color
Director: Hrafn Gunnlaugsson
Set in medieval times, this Viking revenge tragedy gives a glimpse into Iceland's history. A man whose parents were murdered by Irish Viking brothers when he was a child, returns to Iceland to avenge his parents' deaths. The plot and the use of sound effects are just like Japanese samurai dramas!Director: Hrafn Gunnlaugsson
『Ikingut』
Will talk after the screening by directer! Icelandic film production reality.
Iceland, Norway, Denmark / 2000 / Icelandic / 87 min/ 35mm (screening on DVD) / Color
Director: Gisli Snar Erlingsson
A story of intimate friendship between two boys of different races, told against the backdrop of Iceland's grand winter landscape. In the boys' genuine camaraderie we see that true friendship transcends words. A film for children and adults alike.Iceland, Norway, Denmark / 2000 / Icelandic / 87 min/ 35mm (screening on DVD) / Color
Director: Gisli Snar Erlingsson
『101 Reykjavik』
Iceland, Denmark, Norway, France / 2000 / Icelandic,
English / 92 min / 35mm / Color
Director: Baltasar Kormákur
Hlynur shuts himself away in his "own place" at 101 Reykjavik. After spending one night with his lesbian mother’s girlfriend, his life of supposedly no purpose starts to turn around. Avail yourself to the charms of the wild and cool Reykjavik nightlife.Director: Baltasar Kormákur
『Last Stop』
screening with Farmer John’s World and Sigur Ros’ PV !!
Iceland, Germany / 2002 / Icelandic / 86 min / Video / Color
Director: Ólafur Sveinsson
Hlemmur, the biggest bus terminal and the most disdained place in Reykjavik, is stamping ground for people with no place to go. This documentary depicts a surrea picture of the welfare state Ice-land. Music by the director’ s friend Sigur Ros weaves exquisite color into the film.
Iceland, Germany / 2002 / Icelandic / 86 min / Video / Color
Director: Ólafur Sveinsson
『Farmer John’s World』
Iceland / 2004 / English / 5 min / Video / Color
Director: Una Lorenzen
Animation based on old Icelandic manuscripts by 18th century farmer John. Atmospheric illustrations provide glimpses of factual and fictional history from a farmer’ s perspective. Director: Una Lorenzen
『Skagafjordur』
With live music performance !!
Iceland / 2004 / no dialogue / 30 min / 16mm / Color, B&W
Director: Peter Hutton
A silent collage of color and black & white images depicting the landscape of Skagafjordur in northwestIceland, shot in 16mm. Iceland / 2004 / no dialogue / 30 min / 16mm / Color, B&W
Director: Peter Hutton
『Africa United』＊Official selection for International Competition at the Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival
Iceland / 2005 / English, Icelandic, other / 82 min
/ Video / Color
Director: Olafur de Fleur Johannesson
“Africa United” is an amateur football club. This multinational team, made up of migrant workers and students from Africa, and Icelanders, is united by one considerable characteristic: they are all awful players. There is no secret or formula to their feebleness, but these men hold fast to their pride. A record of the glorious battles of these persevering characters.Director: Olafur de Fleur Johannesson
Event Information
There’ll be lots of fun aside from the films during the week-long festival! Guests from Iceland will be here, so don’t miss your chance to see them in person! Experience the many faces of Iceland at Bíó Eurospace during the week! (“Bíó” means “movie theater” in Icelandic.)==GUEST INFORMATION
Dagur Kári (Director of Dark Horse and Noi the Albino)Valdís Óskarsdóttir (Film Editor of Remote Control and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind)
Fridrik Thór Fridriksson (Director of Rock in Reykjavik, Devil’s Island, Angels of the Univers, Niceland)
==CANCELLLED
Fridrik Thór Fridriksson’s stay is shortened and the director Gísli Snær Erlingsson will not be attending the festival. Talk events after the following films are cancelled.
3/5 (Sun) |
10:00 |
Ikingut |
3/10 (Fri) |
18:45 |
Niceland |
Our apologies to those who were looking forward to these events.
==TALK EVENTS (*Please note—changes from the flyer)
Guests will attend Q & A sessions with audiences after the following screenings.
| 3/4 (Sat) | 12:30 |
Dark Horse (meet Dagur Kári) |
15:40 |
Remote Control (meet Valdís Óskarsdóttir) | |
18:15 |
Rock in Reykjavik(meet Fridrik Thór Fridriksson) | |
| 3/6 (Mon) | 18:30 |
Dark Horse (meet Dagur Kári) |
| 3/7 (Tues) | 19:00 |
Remote Control (meet Valdís Óskarsdóttir) |
==PHOTO EXHIBIT
A photo exhibit will take place in the lobby of Eurospace during the period of the film festival. Festival guest Valdís Óskarsdóttir’s monochrome photographs and Becky Yee’s mesmerizing and magnificent landscape photographs from Iceland will take your breath away.==SYMPOSIUM
3/5 (Sun) 15:30 After screening of SkagafjordurSymposium with festival guests will follow screening of the 30-minute film.
Panelists: Dagur Kári, Valdís Óskarsdóttir, Hasegawa Akiko (The Embassy of Iceland, staff)
Moderator: Murayama Kyoichiro (Film Critic)
Titled ”Icelandic Cinema!“, the symposium will feature the ins and outs of the Icelandic movie scene. We'll hear all about the current state of Icelandic cinema, which produces four to five films per year. Symposium will be 90 minutes long.
==SURPRISE SCREENING
3/5 (Sun) 21:15 Björk
1997/UK/Color / 51 min / Video / Documentary Dir: Christopher Walker
An unique portrait of Björk after she released Homogenic.
SIGUR ROS' PVs SPECIAL SCREENING
A special bonus screening of Sigur Rós’ PVs “Glosoli” and “Hoppipolla” from their latest album “Takk...”
3/5 (Sun) 18:50, 3/7 (Sat) 11:30, 3/8 (Wed) 14:15
screening with Farmer John's World + Last Stop
Will get to hear two songs from their latest album ”Takk…“ on the big screen, courtesy of Toshiba EMI. Indulge in the Sigur Rós world at the cinema! PVs will be screened after the short Farmer John’s World and documentary Last Stop, which Sigur Rós did the music for.
LIVE MUSIC PERFORMANCE by CINEMA dub MONKS!
3/8 (Wed) 19:30 Skagafjordur
World-renowned experimental filmmaker Peter Hutton‘s tranquil landscape documentary offers mystical images from Iceland. “Cinematic jam unit” from Okinawa CINEMA dub MONKS (Soga Daiho—Flute, harmonica, etc and Gandhi Nishigaki—wood bass) will play live during the screening of this silent film.
Bíó original goods
Catalog 1,000yen
T-shirt 2,500yen
sales at EUROSPACE
＊Programs and schedules are subject to change.
＊Doors open 15 min before the start of the film. Each theater must be cleared
after each program. Entrance order will be according to number.