I Want to Be Weird (2015)

An extraordinary art event for ordinary girls

I Want to Be Weird (2015) poster

The documentary is a portrait of concept artist Kitty Von Sometime and her journey as she creates the Weird Girls Project. The Weird Girls - “an extraordinary art event for ordinary girls” - is a one day performance, but actresses are not allowed. From it’s conception seven years ago by Kitty Von Sometime, The Weird Girls Project has quickly become a national phenomenon in Iceland and every episode is covered by the national TV and print media. Between a pop event and feminist activism, performance art and a goliardic action, the project gives voice and space to woman to freely express themselves in a fabulous and unique carnival.

Director: Brynja Dögg Friðriksdóttir
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 75 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Sigríður Eyþórsdóttir, Eyþór Ingi Eyþórsson
Cinematography: Hrafn Garðarsson, Brynja Dögg Friðriksdóttir
Editing: Brynja Dögg Friðriksdóttir, Elísabet Ronaldsdóttir
Country: United Kingdom, Iceland
Language: English, Íslenska
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is I Want to Be Weird about?
The documentary is a portrait of concept artist Kitty Von Sometime and her journey as she creates the Weird Girls Project. The Weird Girls - “an extraordinary art event for ordinary girls” - is a one day performance, but actresses are not allowed. From it’s conception seven years ago by Kitty Von Sometime, The Weird Girls Project has quickly become a national phenomenon in Iceland and every episode is covered by the national TV and print media. Between a pop event and feminist activism, performance art and a goliardic action, the project gives voice and space to woman to freely express themselves in a fabulous and unique carnival.
Who directed I Want to Be Weird?
I Want to Be Weird was directed by Brynja Dögg Friðriksdóttir.
Who stars in I Want to Be Weird?
I Want to Be Weird stars Kitty von-Sometime.
How long is I Want to Be Weird?
I Want to Be Weird has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
What genre is I Want to Be Weird?
I Want to Be Weird is a Documentary film.
Where was I Want to Be Weird produced?
I Want to Be Weird was produced in United Kingdom, Iceland.