Reykjavík Grapevine - 07.01.2011, Page 19

Fresh Winds in Garður
Sunnubraut 4, Garður, Reykjanes (Just west of Keflavík airport)
Exhibition opens Friday, January 7th, 13:00- 18:00, runs until January 23 / Free
What a coincidence! Last month, the Grapevine gave a few tips on how to catch
sight of the Northern lights, and this month the nearby town of Garður is hosting
an international art festival dedicated to the elusive green glow. Located on the
north west tip of the Reykjanes peninsula, Garður is a small fishing village exposed
to harsh winds and recognized as a prime spot for watching the Aurora Borealis.
‘Fresh Winds’ is a collaborative art project involving numerous local and foreign
artists, many of whom have been in residence at Garður for the past eight weeks.
The result of their residence will be exhibited in Garður beginning on January 6th
in the form of exhibitions, installations, concerts, presentations and screenings. For
a more detailed program of events, visit www.fresh-winds.com/
AK
17-23
Jan
1) Nói albínói [2003]
Directed by Dagur Kári
As much as I hate being predictable,
‘Nói albinói’ really is the greatest Icelan-
dic film of the decade. It's a beautiful
tale of a strange little dude trying to
escape his dreadful hometown some-
where in the snowy fjords of Iceland in
hope of a better life with a visiting city
girl. I don't want to ruin what will be an
enjoyable arthouse evening, but if you
are at all interested in Icelandic cinema,
this one is a must-see.
The disqualified:
‘Íslenski draumurinn’ [2000]
Directed by Róbert I. Douglas
Yup, this is the one that had to go. From
first prize to nothing. ‘Íslenski drau-
murinn’ is an exceptional piece. Shot
in the "shaky home camera"-style and
supposedly didn't cost much to make,
but tells a story of a (stereotypical)
man every Icelander knows all too well:
"Braskarinn" (The wannabe-business-
man). This gut-wrenching docu-drame-
dy is full of well-constructed characters,
hilarious lines of dialogue and perfect
performances from everybody. It's
satirical, it's romantic, it's avant-garde,
and it's almost the greatest Icelandic
film of the decade.
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