RIFF 4 Future brings together youth from the Nordic region for an online workshop within the Reykjavík International Film Festival frame to reflect on opportunities for young filmmakers in the era of New Media and Global Warming. The participants will be coached towards using filmmaking, new media and storytelling to have a say in the […]
The love story of Alvar and Aino Aalto, Finnish masters of modern architecture and design. The film takes viewers on a fascinating journey through their creations and their influence around the world. The film is based on extensive research and narrated by leading scholars in the field from around the world. ---- A love story of Alvar and Aino Aalto, Finnish masters […]
The film tells the story of the daily life that lies behind the tragedies of civil wars, brutal dictatorships, foreign invasions and interventions, and the bloodthirsty atrocities of ISIS. Disparate stories are woven together into a whole that transcends borders. --------------- Notturno, shot over three years in the Middle East, on the borders between Iraq, Kurdistan, Syria, and Lebanon, recounts the […]
In December 1989, Chicago resident Clark Griswold plans to have a great Christmas with his entire family. He gathers his wife Ellen, daughter Audrey, and son Rusty and drives out to the country to find a tree. After walking through the snow for hours, Clark finds the largest tree he can. Director: Jeremiah Chechik 97 minutes Price: […]
Swimming pool cinema has certainly established itself as one of RIFF’s signature events and this year will be no different. On Friday evening, October 1st at 7:30 PM, you can curl up in the pool and watch the cult classic “The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou – Á sjó með Steve Zissou. As in previous years, there will be a lot […]
Mamma Mia! is a great musical film full of great actors (such as Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth) that will not disappoint any ABBA fan. An American romantic musical comedy that follows Sophie Sheridan (Amanda Seyfried) as she tries to find her father on the eve of her wedding. The film is packed with songs from the pop group ABBA, with additional music composed by Benny […]
Debbie Harry will attend the premiere of the short concert film Blondie: Living in Havana, which follows the band's long-awaited tour of Cuba. She will then have a conversation with Andrea Jónsdóttir, Berg Ebba Benediktsson and the audience. A unique event at RIFF. Only once. // Blondie: Vivir En La Habana is a film that follows the band on […]
A hilarious documentary about four Zimbabwean refugees who are the first of their countrymen to form an Olympic wine tasting team and their expedition. Viewers will have the opportunity to taste various wines after the screening and have a go at guessing the origin of the wine. // An unlikely team of Zimbabwean refugees turned sommeliers shake up the […]
An African spirit will float over the waters of Hannesarholt when musician Björk Guðmundsdóttir spins the discs in Hljóðberg. An African food feast from the workshop of Alex Jallow, founder of Ogolúgo, in collaboration with Hannesarholt's chef, will be served on the first floor of the building. Ticket price 9,900 kr. - Get your ticket here // DJ Björk is bringing the African vibes in Hljóðberg […]
Blondie: Vivir en la Habana - Short Film In 2019, the legendary American rock band Blondie was invited to play for the first time in Havana, Cuba. This film highlights two nights of live […]
Saga Borgarættinnar - 100 years The film Saga Borgarættinnar, based on the novel by Gunnar Gunnarsson in 1919, marks the beginning of filmmaking in Iceland. To mark the film's 100th anniversary, a new digital remaster of the film, with original music by Þórður Magnússon performed by the North Iceland Symphony Orchestra, will be premiered simultaneously at Bíó Paradís in Reykjavík, Hof in Akureyri and Herðubíó in […]
Saga Borgarættinnar - 100 years old - The film Saga Borgarættinnar, based on the novel by Gunnar Gunnarsson in 1919, marks the beginning of filmmaking in Iceland. To mark the film's 100th anniversary, a new digital remaster of the film, with original music by Þórður Magnússon performed by the North Iceland Symphony Orchestra, will be premiered simultaneously at Bíó Paradís in Reykjavík, Hof in Akureyri and Herðubíó […]
Saga of the Borgarættinnar – 100 years old The film Saga of the Borgarættinnar, based on the novel by Gunnar Gunnarsson in 1919, marks the beginning of filmmaking in Iceland. To mark the film’s 100th anniversary, a new digital remaster of the film, with original music by Þórður Magnússon performed by the North Iceland Symphony Orchestra, will be premiered simultaneously at Bíó Paradís in Reykjavík, Hof in Akureyri and Herðubíó in […]
Lói is flightless when his kind migrates to the southern hemisphere. He has to survive a harsh winter and fight fierce enemies to have a chance to reunite with his loved ones in the spring. // Ploey, a plover chick, is flightless when his kind migrates to the southern hemisphere. He has to survive a […]
A mysterious Icelandic horror film based on the novel of the same name by Yrsa Sigurðardóttir. A story about a young man and two women who move into a small, abandoned village in Iceland to renovate an old house. Little do they know that the village has a dark past. Icelandic mystery-horror film based on the novel of the […]
Have you ever wanted to go to a cinema in the bowels of the earth? This year you can have a unique experience in Raufarhólshellir where the cult classic Labyrinth starring David Bowie will be screened. A very limited number of tickets. Dress warmly. Raufarhólshellir is a 40-minute drive from Reykjavík. Bring a blanket and […]
Have you ever wanted to go to a cinema in the bowels of the earth? This year you can have a unique experience in Raufarhólshellir where the cult classic Labyrinth starring David Bowie will be screened. A very limited number of tickets. Dress warmly. Raufarhólshellir is a 40-minute drive from Reykjavík. Bring a blanket and […]
RIFF is focusing on virtual reality this year and offers an event where exciting innovations in filmmaking, virtual reality, augmented reality and video games will be on offer. On the weekend of October 9-10, Bíó Paradís will be able to enjoy a selection of hand-picked award-winning works. Guests will have two hours and fifteen minutes to familiarize themselves with the works, but you can […]
RIFF is focusing on virtual reality this year and offers an event where exciting innovations in filmmaking, virtual reality, augmented reality and video games will be on offer. On the weekend of October 9-10, Bíó Paradís will be able to enjoy a selection of hand-picked award-winning works. Guests will have two hours and fifteen minutes to familiarize themselves with the works, but you can […]
RIFF is focusing on virtual reality this year and offers an event where exciting innovations in filmmaking, virtual reality, augmented reality and video games will be on offer. On the weekend of October 9-10, Bíó Paradís will be able to enjoy a selection of hand-picked award-winning works. Guests will have two hours and fifteen minutes to familiarize themselves with the works, but you can […]
RIFF is focusing on virtual reality this year and offers an event where exciting innovations in filmmaking, virtual reality, augmented reality and video games will be on offer. On the weekend of October 9-10, Bíó Paradís will be able to enjoy a selection of hand-picked award-winning works. Guests will have two hours and fifteen minutes to familiarize themselves with the works, but you can […]
Have you ever wanted to go to a movie in the bowels of the earth? From above Raufarhólshelli, the adventurous childhood of Moominpappa sees the light of day in a new animated film for the whole family. Children of all ages will undoubtedly enjoy seeing the Moomins playing in the lava tubes, something they will never forget.The Heroic Deeds of Moominpappa – The Adventures of a Young Moominpappa […]
RIFF is not considered one of the most original film festivals in the world for nothing. We strive to offer our guests innovative screening experiences – including screenings of carefully selected films deep in the bowels of the earth, Raufarhólshelli. This experience is like no other and allows guests to get to know Iceland in a memorable way. Who hasn’t dreamed of […]
RIFF is not considered one of the most original film festivals in the world for nothing. We strive to offer our guests innovative screening experiences – including screenings of carefully selected films deep in the bowels of the earth, Raufarhólshelli. This experience is like no other and allows guests to get to know Iceland in a memorable way. Who hasn’t dreamed of […]
Poppin Puffins NFT Workshop at RIFF @ KEX Hostel NFT Workshop “Turn Your Art Into NFTs” with Poppin Puffins feat. SeaWill + Dr. Mello 12:00 - 16:00 @ Kex Hostel, Reykjavik A day of graffiti art, NFT education, nature talks, and amazing cinema, finished off with a bird disco afterparty at Kex Hostel, [...]
Have you ever thought about watching a movie inside a glacier? Probably not, but at Jöklabíói RIFF you can do just that. We go inside Iceland's second largest glacier, Langjökull, and watch Lars Ostenfeld's new documentary, Inside the Glacier, which, in the hope of finding out how fast the Greenland ice sheet is melting, goes […]
You are invited to RIFF’s biggest outdoor cinema event yet! The film Life of Pi will be shown on a 100 square meter screen, the largest ever installed outdoors in Iceland. In celebration of RIFF’s 20th anniversary, the outdoor cinema will be bigger than ever when the Laugardalslaug swimming pool will be opened to the public for the first time […]
RIFF is not only about showing new films, but also about showing them in a fresh and original way. With this in mind, we have organized a unique film event that will take place deep in the bowels of the earth. Viewers will follow guides down into the darkness of Raufarhólshellir, where a screening tent has been set up, and experience […]
RIFF is not only about showing new films, but also about showing them in a fresh and original way. With this in mind, we have organized a unique film event that will take place deep in the bowels of the earth. Viewers will follow guides down into the darkness of Raufarhólshellir, where a screening tent has been set up, and experience […]
Experience the fusion of gastronomy and cinema at RIFF’s special event, Visual Food Feast, at the Nordic House. We offer viewers a screening of the classic Disney animated film Ratatouille (2007) while they enjoy a food feast from the Nordic House’s SÓNÓ chefs, including the famous French dish ratatouille from which the film takes its name. Ratatouille is about […]
RIFF, Mekka and MS present: A special screening of the documentary Shelf Life along with a cheese presentation from MS and a wine presentation from Mekka. After the screening, there will be a conversation with Helga Pé, chairman of the senior citizens' association, and psychologist Sjöfn Evertsdóttir about the benefits and joys of aging. Shelf Life is a captivating documentary that discusses food culture and the art of living. […]
Double Screening at RIFF. We are screening one of the most famous horror films of all time, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) and will premiere the documentary Chain Reactions (2024) by award-winning director Alexandre O. Phillipe. The documentary Chain Reactions examines the impact of this cult horror film in conversation with five artists including Stephen King, who released the film fifty years ago […]
Experience the fusion of cooking and film in RIFF's visual food feast. We show Kryddlegin Hjörtu and Sónó Matseljur conjuring up dishes inspired by the film. The film Kryddlegin Hjörtu is about the food love and adventures of Tita De La Garza. Tita's creativity and passion have a place in the family kitchen, but Tita's cooking provides the family with more than just […]
Midnight Dinner at RIFF. We're showing the horror films The Mother and The Material with a 15-minute break between films, where we'll be offering delicious Giffla and strong coffee! The Material is a disturbing horror film about fame. Starring Demi Moore, Dennis Quaid and Margaret Qualley. The Mother is the story of a young mother and writer who becomes obsessed with a murder case where […]
RIFF & Sólstafir present: On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the blockbuster film The Raven Flies, a film concert will be held in Haskólabíó on October 4th with a live musical performance by Sólstafir. The Raven Flies is a Swedish-Icelandic Viking film by Hrafn Gunnlaugsson. The film premiered in 1894 in Iceland and immediately attracted considerable attention for its production. A lot of effort was put into the design of the costumes and set […]
