Music of all kinds will be in the foreground at RIFF. A special category of musical films will be at the festival and various other music-related events are planned, including at Loft Hostel as well as a symposium at the Nordic House during Bransadagur with Icelandic and foreign film composers and last but not least, the blockbuster will be Joker shown at Harpa where Icelandic Film Orchestra; SinfoniaNord moves the music.
The Music in the Foreground category teaches many genres, including rock, hip hop, and more. hop, punk and techno so everyone should be able to find something to their liking. We show a film about the history of the Norwegian big band A-HA, we get to know the great Hip Hop scene in Morocco and the life of the French techno DJ Laurent Garnier which has, among other things, played in this country.
We gain insight into life Polystyrene, the first British punk queen and shown will be an amazing film about the history of women in electronic music, but that film has been a hit in Britain. In addition, a film will be shown about Olaf Arnalds by Vincent Moon who has previously had a film at RIFF, Horfin Borg by Wolf Eldjárn and Lightning like us after Kira Kira but the film features Kira Kira, Hermigervill, Jara, Teitur, Arnbjörg, Kristó, Alexandra, Arnbjörg, Pramfari, Thoracius, Úlfur and Giving up.
At Bransadagir, a course will be held on film music, and what methods It is possible to go and try to make a name for yourself in the business, but it is in curated by Norwegian composer Andrea Jakob Kunst. Tickets can be secured now already here.
At the Nordic House on October 6th, Thorvaldur Bjarni Thorvaldsson, Atli Örvarsson, Herdís Stefánsdóttir composer and representative from Utón discuss the success of Icelandic composers on the international stage in film music. Conductor The discussion will be led by Cheryl Kara, music consultant and music director.
One of the documentaries is about the DJ. Laurent Garnier, which is one best known for having played a role in popularizing techno music and he will answer viewer questions via Zoom. Laurent Garnier: Off the Record will be will be shown at a nightclub in Reykjavík in collaboration with Radio 101 and Icelandic DJs spin records into the night, where Benni B-Ruff is at the forefront.
On Loft Hostel There will be an eventful program during the festival week, with a selection of female musicians perform original music, including Mary Magnusdottir who premieres material from the upcoming album.
At the end of the festival, there will be a special screening of the blockbuster film. Joker in collaboration with Icelandic Film Orchestra; SinfoniaNord. Oscar and BAFTA award music Hildur Guðnadottir The film will be accompanied by a concert screening by the Icelandic Film Orchestra; SinfoniaNord. The conductor will be a father her, Guðni Franzson. The film will be projected on a giant screen in Eldborg with speech and sound effects while a large symphony orchestra, SinfoniaNord, plays Hildur's powerful music.
Poly Styrene – I'm a cliché
About the life of the British punk queen Polystyrene who was the first black woman in Britain to be the lead singer of a rock band. She brought the world a new a rebellious sound as she sang in her unusual voice about identity, materialism and postmodernism and everything that was happening in Britain in the 1970s. Among those who appear in the film are Vivienne Westwood, Neneh Cherry and Bruno Wizard.
Casablanca Beats
Set in the hip-hop scene in Morocco, it tells the story of former rapper Anas, who hires herself to work at a cultural center and encourages her young clients to empower themselves through the creative expression of hip-hop. His motivation fits well with the crush of kids who use this form of expression to escape from constraints and traditions that have held them back from making their dreams come true.
Laurent Garnier: In confidence
An insight into the life of Laurent Garnier, one of the godfathers of house music, from the rise his in the 80s until now. The last musical revolution from the perspective pioneer. The genesis of the film was that following the Covid pandemic, Garnier listening to techno music for the first time in 30 years. Laurent will be hosting answers via Zoom in connection with the screening of the film.
a-ha: the movie – a-ha The Movie
Norwegian band a-ha is followed on tour. These three young men have a distant dream of becoming international pop stars, and when the golden hit "Take on Me" reaches the top of the American Billboard charts, it seems like the goal has been achieved. What is it like to live the dream? This is a story of ambition, great music, broken hearts and, even, forgiveness.
Sisters of the Little Sisters
The incredible and previously untold story of female pioneers in the early days of electronic music, when theremins, synthesizers, and feedback machines were mind-blowing. The composers, including Delia Derbyshire (narrated by Laurie Anderson), transformed how music was made. is made and perceived today. A timely and beautiful ode to pioneers in history.
Joker screened at Harpa with the Icelandic Film Orchestra, SinfoniaNord, as accompaniment. Hildur Guðnadóttir's Oscar and BAFTA award-winning score for JOKER will be performed at Iceland at a concert-cinema screening by the Icelandic Film Orchestra; SinfoniaNord. The director will be the author's father, Guðni Franzson.
JOKER won two Oscars and three BAFTAs last year. Among them were Hildur Guðnadóttir, for best film score, and Joaquin Phoenix for Best Actor in a Leading Role, awards at both of these awards ceremonies. They both also won the Golden Globe and Critics' Choice award for his contribution to the film.
The film will be projected on a giant screen in Eldborg with speech and sound effects. while a large symphony orchestra, SinfoniaNord, plays powerful music Hilda.