Reykjavik International Film Festival

The scene could not have been more surreal. Rossy de Palma, the Spanish actress, and model who became an icon, thanks to her work with Pedro Almodóvar, received from the President of Iceland, Guoni Th.

The film Blondie: Vivir en la Habana recently premiered at the Reykjavik International Film Festival (RIFF), where Debbie Harry was an honorary guest. The 18-minute documentary directed by Rob Roth was part of the RIFF music films program and was filmed during a 2019 tour by the band in Cuba.

Owls is Teitur Magnússon’s first feature film and is among the eight Icelandic films which premiered in the Icelandic Panorama category at the Reykjavik International Film Festival. RIFF focuses on young talent and up-and-coming directors.

Jacqueline Lentzou’s Moon, 66 Questions won the New Visions Award and the Golden Puffin at the Reykjavik International Film Festival (RIFF), which closed its 18th edition on October 10th. The Golden Puffin is the main prize at RIFF, given to the “Discovery of the Year”, as selected by an international jury.

The Reykjavik International Film Festival (RIFF) prides itself on being a low-key and unpretentious film festival without VIP treatments and long red carpets. The festival, which lasts 11 days and this year was from September 30 until October 10, is young and hip.