Welcome to Iceland (2016)
Release Year: 2016
Nation: Switzerland
Alternative Title: N/A
Director: Felix Tissi
Writer: Felix Tissi
Production & Genre
Producer: N/A
Companies: Insertfilm
Genre: Comedy, Comedy Film, Drama
Budget: CHF 1,800,000 (estimated)
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: family relationships, iceland, suicide
Story
In the stark beauty of Iceland's highlands, a group of strangers find themselves thrown together when their plans go awry. A pair of lowbrow lovers lose their ride, while a suited man intent on suicide loses his resolve after misplacing his gun. Meanwhile, a nuclear family becomes lost and disjointed. As they navigate the desolate landscape and their personal crises, these individuals come together in unexpected ways, despite their initial plans falling apart.
Summary
'Welcome to Iceland' (2016), directed by Felix Tissi, is an offbeat drama that blends comedy with poignant moments of reflection on life's absurdities. Set amidst the breathtaking yet desolate Icelandic highlands, the film follows a diverse cast of characters whose lives intersect due to a series of unexpected events. The movie explores themes of love, loss, and suicide through its ensemble of misfits, using the vast, empty landscape as a metaphor for their inner turmoil. Despite its somber subject matter, 'Welcome to Iceland' offers moments of laughter and levity, making it an unusual yet compelling watch.
