Nordic Focus - 2 April 2022 Riverside Studios
Join South Social Film Festival for an immersive journey into the Nordic countries, with a day of regional independent cinema, music and drinks all under one roof at the Riverside studios on Saturday 2nd April, 2022.
Join South Social Film Festival for an immersive journey into the Nordic countries, with a day of regional independent cinema, music and drinks all under one roof at the Riverside studios on Saturday 2nd April, 2022.
Together we will discover Europe’s best kept secret, adrift in the rhythmic North Atlantic Sea, the Faroe Islands. They are 18 volcanic isles located between Iceland, Norway and the UK - they may be small, but they’re producing compelling local cinema. Sharing the love for landscape, nature and sweeping passion is Finland, the second country we explore at Nordic Focus.
At 3pm the festival begins with the premiere of two Faroese films, the first, a timeless short film inspired by true events and winner of 44 international awards, Trøllabeiggi (Brother Troll) by Gudmund Helmsdal. The second, SKÁL by Cecilie Debell and Marie Tórgarð, their debut film and topical documentary about growing up in the Faroe Islands.
At 8pm a sneak preview is dedicated to Finland, Cannes Grand Prix winner Compartment no 6 by Juho Kuosmanen. You'll be treated with a Nordic cocktail and live music by Faroese Hip Hop artist, Trygvi Danielsen and poet Tania O. Hausen.
The day ticket is £23 which includes all 3 screenings, cocktail & performance, concessions available.
NORDIC FOCUS is promoted by the Representation of the Faroe Islands, the Faroese Film Institute, Film Hub London, Film London, BFI FAN and promoted by the Embassy of Finland.