Liverpool of the North (2005)

Liverpool of the North (2005) poster

In the late fifties Iceland was isolated and backwards. Industrialisation had really just begun and the country was taking it’s first steps towards the ultra-modern society we know today. The US military set up a base next to the sleepy fishing village of Keflavik on the south coast turning everything on it’s head. The Americans outnumbered the locals three to one. Culturally it was as if a UFO had landed. The young people were more open to cultural influences than the older generation and this triggered a rock and roll explosion which then swept the rest of the country. It was the birth of Icelandic teenage culture. Because of Iceland’s location right between America and Europe the cultural influences mixed to produce an unique blend.

Director: Þorgeir Guðmundsson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 102 min
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Screenplay

Cinematography: Þorgeir Guðmundsson, Árni Sveinsson
Editing: Þorgeir Guðmundsson
Language: Íslenska
Original Language: is
More Films by Director: Þorgeir Guðmundsson
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Liverpool of the North about?
In the late fifties Iceland was isolated and backwards. Industrialisation had really just begun and the country was taking it’s first steps towards the ultra-modern society we know today. The US military set up a base next to the sleepy fishing village of Keflavik on the south coast turning everything on it’s head. The Americans outnumbered the locals three to one. Culturally it was as if a UFO had landed. The young people were more open to cultural influences than the older generation and this triggered a rock and roll explosion which then swept the rest of the country. It was the birth of Icelandic teenage culture. Because of Iceland’s location right between America and Europe the cultural influences mixed to produce an unique blend.
Who directed Liverpool of the North?
Liverpool of the North was directed by Þorgeir Guðmundsson.
How long is Liverpool of the North?
Liverpool of the North has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
What genre is Liverpool of the North?
Liverpool of the North is a Documentary film.