World Film Locations - Reykjavík

In thematic spotlight articles, contributors in World Film Locations: Reykjavík explore such topics as the relationship between Iceland and its capital city; youth culture and night life; the relationship between film and the local music community; cinematic representations of Scandinavian crime; and filmmakers' response to the 2008 banking crisis. Together, these varied contributions show how films shot in Reykjavík have been shaped both by Iceland's remoteness from the rest of the world and by Icelandic filmmakers' sense that the city remains forever on the brink of desolate and harsh wilderness.

About the author

Jez Conolly holds an MA in Film Studies and European Cinema from the University of the West of England and is a regular contributor to The Big Picture magazine and website.
Caroline Whelan is an independent writer and researcher.

Summary

Though the creative community of Reykjavik, Iceland, has a well-deserved reputation for its unique artistic output, Reykjavik's filmmakers have received less attention than they merit. This book sheds new light on the role of cinema in a country that produces more films per capita than any other in the world.

Product details

• Assisted by: Caroline Conolly (Editor), Jez Conolly (Editor)
• Publisher: Intellect Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.09.2012
• EAN: 9781841506418
• ISBN: 978-1-84150-641-8
• No. of pages: 114
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 8 mm
• Weight: 258 g
• Series: World Film Locations
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Art > Theatre, ballet