On Eurovision night, the eternally optimist tribe of Icelanders anticipate the long-awaited victory but to no avail.
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The Gender Equality Studies and Training Programme (GEST) at the University of Iceland was formally approved as a member of the United Nations University (UNU) network earlier this month.
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Watch an audio slideshow of how traditional Icelandic rhubarb stew is made. Rhubarb is one of the few vegetables that grows effortlessly in Iceland and for that reason it used to be a highly-valued addition to the traditional diet of fish and lamb.
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American film production company DreamWorks will shoot scenes in Reykjavík for an upcoming film on Julian Assange and WikiLeaks entitled The Man Who Sold the World.
Filming is expected to take place in the capital area in January.
Screenwriter Josh Singer has consulted with former WikiLeaks volunteer and MP for the Movement Birgitta Jónsdóttir.
“I hope this will not be a totally Hollywood movie,” Birgitta said.
Actor Benedict Cumberbatch, of the BBC adaptation series Sherlock, is said to play Assange. It has yet to be decided who will play Birgitta’s part.
Icelandic production service company True North will assist with the shoot but has declined to comment on the project to the media.
Filming is also expected to take place in Berlin and Belgium. The movie will be directed by Bill Condon (The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 and 2).
Click here to read more about Birgitta and her WikiLeaks connection.
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This year, Iceland Review celebrates its 50th anniversary. In ‘Cover Story’, the magazine’s first editor, Haraldur J. Hamar, recalls its history and discusses the work of its first designer, Gísli B. Björnsson. The issue is packed with colorful articles, ranging from notable artists and athletes to memorable coffee and pancakes at the Reykjavík wharf. Click here to subscribe to Iceland Review and here to look at a selection of pages from the current issue.
REVIEWS
The 11th Reykjavík Shorts & Docs. Catch it while it lasts!
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Artist couple Nína Ivanova and Ómar Smári Kristinsson explain why they decided to settle in the West Fjords’ capital.
Reykjavík Queer Choir’s annual spring concert takes place on Friday, May 24.
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