Movie: Rock in Reykjavik

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Björk
Björk

Self

Bubbi Morthens
Bubbi Morthens

Self

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    Rokk í Reykjavík (Rock in Reykjavik) gives a thorough overview of the powerful and expanding rock scene in Iceland. Most of the film consists of performances by a wide variety of rock-groups in various clubs in Reykjavik in 1981-82. There are also interviews with members of the groups representing different views on such features of the rock scene as sex, drugs and politics. 19 groups appear in the film.

  • Release Date

    1982-04-17

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    3.1 starts
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    Íslenska
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