Punk in Iceland (2004)

1978 - No Beer - No Internet - Endless Disco - Something was bound to happen

Punk in Iceland (2004) poster

In 1978 the world was on the brink of nuclear war and cold war foes were everywhere. A new kind of revolutionary music had emerged in 1976 but was receeding everywhere except in Iceland that had not yet seen punk rock. There you had Russian commie ghosts, nuclear foes, currency restrictions, beer was illegal and the TV was b/w six days a week. The population was trying to spend every penny as fast as they could because of inflation. Then in 1978 The Stranglers held a concert in remote Iceland and the punk rock bomb exploded in the face of the disco freaks.

Director: Þorkell S. Harðarson, Örn Marino Arnarson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 85 min
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Cinematography: Hrönn Kristinsdóttir, Hörður Arnarson
Editing: Örn Marino Arnarson, Þorkell S. Harðarson
Production: Markell
Country: Iceland
Language: Íslenska
Original Language: is
More Films by Director: Þorkell S. Harðarson, Örn Marino Arnarson
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Punk in Iceland about?
In 1978 the world was on the brink of nuclear war and cold war foes were everywhere. A new kind of revolutionary music had emerged in 1976 but was receeding everywhere except in Iceland that had not yet seen punk rock. There you had Russian commie ghosts, nuclear foes, currency restrictions, beer was illegal and the TV was b/w six days a week. The population was trying to spend every penny as fast as they could because of inflation. Then in 1978 The Stranglers held a concert in remote Iceland and the punk rock bomb exploded in the face of the disco freaks.
Who directed Punk in Iceland?
Punk in Iceland was directed by Þorkell S. Harðarson, Örn Marino Arnarson.
How long is Punk in Iceland?
Punk in Iceland has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
What genre is Punk in Iceland?
Punk in Iceland is a Documentary film.
Where was Punk in Iceland produced?
Punk in Iceland was produced in Iceland.