Damon Albarn and Terry Jones roast Iceland for 67 minutes. Chaos ensues.
How do you like Iceland? is a documentary about foreigners' perception of Icelanders. The film is mainly based on interviews with 37 foreigners from 9 countries who come from the world of art, sport, business and politics. Many humorous questions and interesting topics arise when the Icelandic nation is examined through the eye of the foreigner: Do foreigners think of Reykjavík as Bangkok of the north? Are the Icelanders an isolated and inbred nation? Or rather special and like no other? Is Icelandic inventiveness fit for export? Is the "pure and unspoiled" nation itself environmentally friendly?
Acting
Damon Albarn's deadpan observations are unintentionally perfect.
Writing
Questions so absurd they circle back to genius.
Direction
Kristín Ólafsdóttir lets foreigners hang themselves beautifully.
Director
Kristín Ólafsdóttir
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Damon Albarn recorded this during his Gorillaz/Blur hiatus while reportedly obsessed with Iceland's music scene.
The film captures pre-2008 crash Iceland, when the nation's self-image as financial miracle met global skepticism it couldn't yet understand.
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