Reykjavík Grapevine - 12.08.2016, Side 48

Movie Listings
Drag And Discovery
‘Viva’
Premieres August 18 at Bíó Paradís, Hverfisgata 54 (E5) Admission: 1,600 ISK
Although at first glance this film may seem to tell a story
we’ve all heard countless times before, about a son search-
ing for the acceptance of his father, the unique setting and
characters keep ‘Viva’ fresh. In the bustling capital of a fast-
evolving Cuba, Jesus is a young makeup artist who works with
a group of drag performers in Havana. When Jesus finally gets
the opportunity to perform onstage, he discovers more about
himself and his history than he could have ever anticipated.
The vivid performances and engaging musical numbers make
this film stand out among other coming-of-age stories, and
it provides a glimpse at a Cuba you’ve probably never seen be-
fore. 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)
August 13 at 22:15
‘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)
August 12 at 18:00 & 22:00
August 13 at 18:00
August 14 at 18:00
'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.
August 14 at 22:00
'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)
August 13 at 20:00
August 15 at 20:00
'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)
August 14 at 18:00
'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)
August 13 at 18:00
August 15 at 18:00
'101 Reykjavík' (IS)
Based on the internationally-acclaimed
novel, this film follows Geek Hylnur as
he approaches his thirtieth birthday.
(English subs)
August 12 at 22:00
August 14 at 22:00
'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)
August 13 at 22:00
August 15 at 22:00
'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)
August 12 at 18:00
‘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)
August 13 at 17:30
August 14 at 17:30
August 15 at 17:30
'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)
August 12 at 20:00
August 14 at 20:00
‘10 Things I Hate About You’ (USA)
An exclusive screening on August 19
at 20:00 of this ‘90s remake of the
Shakespearean play ‘The Taming Of The
Shrew.’
August 19 at 20:00
‘Youth’ (Italy/France/UK/Switzerland)
An examination of the relationship
between ageing artist friends with
different ideas about how to wrap up
their creative careers.
August 15 at 22:15
‘Me Before You’ (USA)
A romantic drama about a woman in a
small town who forms a relationship with
a paralyzed man. (English subs)
August 12 at 20:00
August 13 at 20:00
August 14 at 20:00
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