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Movie Listings
Provocative And Political
‘Arabian Nights, Vol. 3: The Enchanted One’
Premieres August 5 at Bíó Paradís, Hverfisgata 54 (E5) Admission: 1,600 ISK
Despite its name, this film is most definitely not an adap-
tation of Arabian Nights. However, the film, which is set in
present-day Portugal, does follow a similar structure as the
well-known collection of Arabic stories and folktales, in that
the protagonist Scheherazade must tell stories to save her life.
These stories spin together to form a provocative and political
masterpiece, in which director Miguel Gomes paints a pas-
sionate picture of his country. ‘The Enchanted One’ is the fi-
nal film in a trilogy that in total runs for nearly 400 minutes,
an impressive feat in this era of instant gratification. Bíó
Paradís screened the first two films in the series earlier this
year, and will begin screening the third and final installment
on August 5. IW
Bíó Paradís
For exact dates and times of film screenings, visit www.bioparadis.is.
‘The Assassin’ (Taiwan/China)
A story of love, honour, politics and
social ritual set against the picturesque
backdrop of the Tang dynasty. (English
subs)
‘The Blue Room’ (France)
A crime thriller that begins with a man
and a woman, in love, alone in a room.
Now the man is accused of something,
but of what? (English subs)
'The Witch' (USA)
A Puritan family in 1630s New England
lives on the edge of woodland. After their
infant son disappears their daughter
turns out to be a witch and the family is
torn apart by religious hysteria.
'Þrestir' ('Sparrows') (IS)
In this coming of age story, Ari is forced
to confront his relationship with this
father against the dramatic backdrop of
the Westfjörds. (English subs)
'Heima' (IS)
Ethereal post-rock pioneers Sigur Rós
play a string of impromptu gigs in their
native Iceland after finishing a world tour
in 2006. (English subs)
'Hrútar' ('Rams') (IS)
In a remote Icelandic farming valley, two
brothers who haven’t spoken in 40 years
have to come together in order to save
what’s dearest to them—their sheep.
(English subs)
'101 Reykjavík' (IS)
Based on the internationally-acclaimed
novel, this film follows Geek Hylnur as
he approaches his thirtieth birthday.
Director Baltasar Kormákur explores
the relationship between Geek and his
mother, with whom he still lives. (English
subs)
'Fúsi' ('Virgin Mountain') (IS)
Fúsi is in his forties and yet to find
courage to enter the adult world. He
sleepwalks through everyday life until a
bubbly woman and an eight-year old girl
unexpectedly enter his life. (English subs)
'Draumalandið' ('Dreamland') (IS)
This documentary gradually shows
a disturbing picture of corporate
power taking over nature and small
communities. It´s the dark side of green
energy. (English subs)
‘Arabian Nights: Volume 2 & Volume 3'
(Portugal)
The second and third films in an epic
trilogy of more than six hours that is
based on ‘One Thousand And One
Nights'. (English subs)
'Hross í Oss' ('Of Horses And Men') (IS)
This 2013 drama features six interlocking
stories that focus on the relationships
between Icelanders in a rural setting.
(English subs)
‘Love’ (France/Belgium)
A story about a love triangle that
celebrates sex in a joyous way.
'Suffragette' (Britain)
A film that tracks the foot soldiers of the
early feminist movement. It's as gripping
as any thriller, while also being heart-
breaking and emotional.
'Concussion’ (Britain/Australia)
A drama about a doctor who uncovers
the secret behind concussions and the
brain damage experienced by football
players.
'Macbeth' (Britain/USA/France)
A 2015 adaptation of the well-known
Shakespearean play.
'Little Shop of Horros' (USA)
The classic 80s film about the man who
finds his opportunity for success and
romance with the help of a giant man-
eating plant.
'Where To Invade Next' (USA)
The latest film by American
documentarian Michael Moore, who gives
his own take on what it means to "make
America great again."
‘Cemetery Of Splendor' (Thailand)
An epidemic of sleeping sickness
makes hallucination indistinguishable
from reality. The film is a metaphor
for personal and Thai societal issues.
(English subs)
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