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Reykjavík Grapevine - 16.07.2018, Blaðsíða 38

Reykjavík Grapevine - 16.07.2018, Blaðsíða 38
A Nordic Requiem For Junkies ‘Let Me Fall' premieres at Háskólabíó Words: Valur Grettisson Photo: Stills from movie Film See “Let Me Fall” with English subtitles at Háskólabíó Iceland is no exception when it comes to the opioid crisis grip- ping the Nordic countries, and of course, the U.S., as we speak. When I was younger (I was born in 1980) we only had what we called ‘disco-drunks.’ Those were peo- ple that used cocaine, amphet- a m i n e s a n d other products to keep them a ler t enoug h t o c o n t i n u e drinking heavily. Icelanders have made movies about these drunks. ‘Blossi’ is probably the most no- table attempt to capture the ‘90s rave generation that also popped drugs like ecstasy while they danced to the heavy beats of Un- derworld. Since then, we haven’t really documented the miserable reality of junkies even though lot has changed in the world of drugs. Something fun ‘Let Me Fall’ (“Lof Mér Að Falla”) is the third full length film di- rected by Baldvin Z, the second is the Icelandic smash hit, ‘Life in a Fishbowl.’ The story in ‘Let Me Fall’ is about two teenage girls, that become lovers and find ease in drugs. Not because they have had a bad childhood, not because they were subjected to violence as children, or worse. They are just human, curious and looking for something more. Something fun. Instead of solely focusing on the young and f a s c i n a t i n g girls in their slow, dreamy a nd d r ug g ie decline, we also follow them into the future. Where one is battling fiercely with her own conscience, while the other one has convert- ed into the shadow figure of the injection drug addict. This is a very powerful approach to the story, and unveils the true horror of their past, while telling both stories simultaneously. One of the girls has to deal with a lifelong ad- diction, while the other is a recov- ering addict and must make peace with her own actions as a junkie. A grim showdown is inevitable. Stunning performances What is truly astonishing about the movie, is how well acted it is. The two main characters are played by young women with no prior act- ing experience. They execute their parts almost immaculately. The older characters are in the hands of very experienced actors, and it is safe to say that Kristín Þóra Haraldsdóttir is absolutely stun- ning in her role as the main char- acter, Magnea, in her older years. The incredible performance of all the actors is obviously the work of a very skilled director, as Bald- vin Z has proven to be. He shows us a very compelling, natural image of the life of young trou- bled teens. He also shows us the the difficult pregnability of the parents, and their heartbreaking fight to save their child. My eyes filled with tears when Magnea’s father (played by Þorsteinn Bach- mann), makes his last tragic at- tempt to save his daughter’s soul. Before life truly began This movie is a rare gem where everything comes together; ac- tors, music, story and cinematog- raphy. Combined you’ll find a moving story that tells a story you can find all over the world. ‘Let me fall’ is an unpretentious and raw modern cautionary tale about a danger that lurks in every soci- ety and effects us all. It tells its story with respect for those that have lived this nightmare and survived, and for those who died before their lives truly began. Find today's events in Iceland! Download our free listings app - APPENING on the Apple and Android storesFilm FILM “A grim showdown is inevitable.” gpv.is/film Share this + Archives FROM 11:30 - 15:00 4.990 ISK PER PERSON BOTTOMLESS PROSECCO Brunch Plank Polenta- & CHEESEWAFFLE with bacon and egg BAKED eggS HOMEMADE LEMONADE- OR STRAWBERRY LEMONADE J AM I E S I TA L I AN . I S Jamie ’ s I t a l i an , Hó te l Bo rg Pós thúss t ræt i 1 1 1 0 1 Reyk jav í k / S ÍM I : 5 78 2020 BOTTOMLESS Brunch every weekend After drugs Before drugs
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