The collection of quirks, emotional connections, whimsy and humanity makes for poignant viewing.
Echo(Bergmál)
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Iceland, France, Switzerland · 2019
1h 19m
Director Rúnar Rúnarsson
Starring Ragnar Jónsson, Bjarki Thor, Sigurmar Albertsson, Bent Kingo Andersen
Genre Drama
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In this anthology film composed of 56 single-shot vignettes, some including commentary on political and social issues, others offering a documentary glimpse into everyday life, the film paints a raw, mosaic-like picture of modern Icelandic society during the annual Christmas and New Year holiday season.
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The Hollywood Reporter by Boyd van Hoeij
This is an exciting new direction for Runarsson, who proves that making a film about Iceland today doesn’t necessarily require a three-act narrative structure and characters with carefully calibrated needs and desires and neatly constructed backstories.
The cumulative effect is like strolling through a Reykjavik gallery where each painting moves within its well-chosen frame.
Once a sense of rhythm is grasped, things fall into place, and audiences will exit the cinema debating their favorite scenes, recalling a wealth of graceful, humane interactions.
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