IceDocs 2024: Akranes Awaits
Join us in celebrating the art of documentary in the heart of Iceland!
IceDocs – Iceland Documentary Film Festival returns for its sixth edition from 17 July to 21!
Nestled in the charming fishing town of Akranes, just a scenic 40-minute drive from Reykjavik, this festival boasts a breathtaking setting with its majestic mountains and serene sandy beaches. Beyond captivating film screenings, IceDocs offers an exciting array of activities: live music, pub quizzes, beach parties, industry events, and a dedicated youth and children's program. This year’s lineup promises to showcase exceptional documentaries, fostering connections among filmmakers and industry professionals from around the globe. Don't miss out on the documentary-making seminar for kids aged 8-12, and a special program for teenagers.
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News
IceDocs announces full 2024 festival programme
Interview
«It’s nice to have an outlet to just laugh and enjoy»
With the sixth edition kicking off this week, Modern Times Review spoke with Festival Director Ingibjörg Halldórsdóttir on her background, Icelandic documentary aesthetics, the festival’s choice of location, and more.
Films
No justice, no peace: A Day, 365 Hours and The Silence of Reason
Two films take a justice-seeking women's journey, revealing the resilience of rape survivors.
Body
Director: Petra Seliškar
Resilience, acceptance, and the intertwining of mind and body.
Hollywoodgate
Director: Ibrahim Nash'at
Ibrahim Nash'at's Hollywoodgate navigates the complex narrative of conquest and control in Taliban-led Afghanistan. A film where the spoils of war meet the spectre of governance.
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