Reykjavik, Reykjavik

Aug 19, 1986

1h 36m

★ 0.0

Overview

A dramatized documentary about the capital of Iceland, Reykjavík. The city is seen through the eyes of a visitor, a Canadian girl of Icelandic descent, who marvels at the many charms and peculiarities of Reykjavík. The film was made on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the city.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

F.I.L.M.

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Cast

Katrín Hall

Edda Björgvinsdóttir

Sigurður Sigurjónsson

Gottskálk Dagur Sigurðarson

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Reykjavik, Reykjavik

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