Children read the script for a particular character from the book The Chronicles of Narnia: The, Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. All ages are welcome to participate. Parts will be available in English and Icelandic. A fun event for families with children of reading age. Saturday, October 19th at 15:00 at The Nordic House […]
Redemptive Stories with Dr. Melody Green A storytime focused on stories with a redemptive theme including The Wind in the Willows, The Black Cauldron and The Norwegian Folktale: East of the Sun and West of the Moon. English with several stories read in Icelandic. Saturday, October 19 at 11:00 Nordic House Children’s Library All ages […]
The choir will perform pieces from Nordic compositions, among others the Danish composer Carl Nielsen who grew up in Odense and the Icelandic composer Sigurdis S. Tryggvadottir´s choir peace “Island”. The entrance is free.
Welcome to a Finnish story hour for children at the Nordic House Children’s Library. We will read from books, play, sing and encourage the children to play and interact in Finnish. The story hour is recommended for children age 2-10, but everyone that understands Finnish is welcome to join us. This is a free event […]
Welcome to a Finnish story hour for children at the Nordic House Children’s Library. We will read from books, play, sing and encourage the children to play and interact in Finnish. The story hour is recommended for children age 2-10, but everyone that understands Finnish is welcome to join us. This is a free event […]
Welcome to the Norwegian club. This is a free club for kids between the age of 9 and 13 and that understands Norwegian (it is good if they also can speak or write a little, but if that is not the case, they will get the help they need.) We meet up once a month […]
Want to join science? The role of the public in monitoring and researching the ecosystem Seminar at the Nordic House Wednesday October 16th 2019 at 12:00 Scientists play a key role in environmental research and advice governments on sustainable utilization of natural resources. But the public can help them with data collection. For this, a […]
“Filmmaking in the High North” Panel Discussion on Cultural Presentations of The Arctic Region A panel discussion about filmmaking in the Arctic, including a screening of the short film “Yukon Kings,” directed by Emmanuel Vaughan-Lee. The film is set in the remote Alaskan Yukon Delta and follows Yup’ik fisherman Ray Waska as he teaches his […]
See the program through the link below: Tickets
See the program through the link below: Program
A symposium with professionals in the film scoring industry. Established composers as well as agents in the business share their advice and chat with guests during the event. A fantastic opportunity for anyone interested in expanding into the field of film scoring. Keynote speaker: Annette Gentz, agent, Annette Gentz Music and Film Arts, Germany. The […]
A workshop with Umhverfishetjan The Environmental Hero. Would you like to be an environmental hero? Workshop for children 5-12 years. The workshop is in Icelandic. All of us can be environmental heroes, which is why The Nordic House, The Environment Hero and Landvernd umhverfisverndarsamtök have joined forces in a super fun workshop. Participation is free […]
What are RIFF’s talks? A series of concise scripted, polished, well-designed, well-produced and edited presentations, by the hand of remarkable contemporary filmmakers. A series of 18 minutes long talks, enough for the speakers to flesh out an idea but short enough that the listeners could take in, digest, and understand all of the important information. […]
A masterclass with Claire Denis, the acclaimed French auteur director. Claire Denis is an honorary guest at RIFF and the recipient of the Creative Excellence Award. Moderated by the Icelandic author Auður Ava Ólafsdóttir. In her films, Claire Denis grapples with issues of immigration and ostracism, the ravages of colonialism, and the mysteries of love […]
The documentary The Last Tour by Ólafur Sveinsson which is part of RIFF Icelandic Panorama (premiered at Bíó Paradís 28. September) will be screened at the Nordic House 30. september at 17:00. Following that Ólafur and Landvernd will have an open panel discussion on the subject of the film We follow a group of travelers […]
Seminar with Nancy Bishop who is a successful Emmy Award nominated international casting director (Mission Impossible IV, Oliver, Child 44, Anne Frank: The Whole Story etc.). The seminar will focus on strategies for actors to promote themselves and procure work in the international market. The seminar is in cooperation with FÍL, The Association of Icelandic […]
This year we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Historic Moon Landing, showcasing a cinematic homage to the Moon. Throughout the films in this program, we will travel to the Moon, discovering the astonishing first images ever taken by Apollo 8, the cultural frictions between NASA and Icelandic farmers, and diving into the poetic imagery […]
RIFF honours Ómar Ragnarsson for lifetime achievement in filming nature by presenting him the honorary award The Green Puffin. The award will be presented at a ceremony in connection with the opening of the Landvernd (Iceland Environment Association) photo exhibition “You don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone” as a part of its 50th […]
Tickets The artist John Hawkes has a long and successful acting career. He will give an overview of this journey, showing clips from his films and sharing his unique experience. The event is free but needs registration through the link below. The event is in English. livestream:
Welcome to The Nordic House for RIFF September 27th till October 5th Free entrance / All events are in English Program Friday 27th of September 16:00 – 17:30: A retrospective of artist John Hawkes 18:00 – 19:30: Green Puffin Saturday 28th of September 15:00-16:00: FLY ME TO THE MOON Sunday 29th of September 12:00-13:30: International […]
Welcome to a Finnish story hour for children at the Nordic House Children’s Library. We will read from books, play, sing and encourage the children to play and interact in Finnish. The story hour is recommended for children age 2-10, but everyone that understands Finnish is welcome to join us. This is a free event […]
You don’t know what you have until it’s gone by Ólafur Sveinsson in cooperation with the Nordic House and Framtíðarlandið. The exhibition opens on September 27th at 6 pm. Iceland is unique in its magnificent and unspoiled nature with the combination of geothermal and ice, clefts, huge mountains and several waterfalls, big wide areas and […]
A Visual Context – The Reclamation of the Icelandic Forest Engage in Arboreal Discourse + Cultivate Ideas = Seed & Grow Environmental Evolution The conclusion of a Rannís Artistic Research Project by Katrina Jane Perry “To see an Icelandic forest for the trees is an exercise in identity and identification; a man-made reclamation representing […]
OPEN CALL Nordic House in Reykjavik is now open for applications from everyone who want´s to create a program/event for children and youth in this year’s upcoming Iceland Airwaves off-venue Family Day. Everyone is encouraged to apply, however, we have a special focus on artists from the Nordic and Baltic countries, as well as artists […]
OPEN CALL Nordic House in Reykjavik is now open for applications from artists and musicians for this year’s upcoming Iceland Airwaves off-venue concerts 2019. The concerts will be on November 8th at the Nordic House. Everyone is encouraged to apply, however, we have a special focus on artists from the Nordic and Baltic countries, as […]
Are you a knitter or do you crochet? Are you interested in handiwork and crafts in general? At the Nordic house library we are starting a knitting club which might be something for you. We invite you and other crafts people to come and have a nice time, to knit, crochet or whatever you are […]
Are you a knitter or do you crochet? Are you interested in handiwork and crafts in general? At the Nordic house library we are starting a knitting club which might be something for you. We invite you and other crafts people to come and have a nice time, to knit, crochet or whatever you are […]
Are you a knitter or do you crochet? Are you interested in handiwork and crafts in general? At the Nordic house library we are starting a knitting club which might be something for you. We invite you and other crafts people to come and have a nice time, to knit, crochet or whatever you are […]
Are you a knitter or do you crochet? Are you interested in handiwork and crafts in general? At the Nordic house library we are starting a knitting club which might be something for you. We invite you and other crafts people to come and have a nice time, to knit, crochet or whatever you are […]
On the occasion of the West Nordic Day, Inuuteq Storch offers a guided tour of his Porcelain Souls exhibition in the Atrium of the Nordic House. The tour is free and everyone is welcome. Storch teaches us about the project’s pre-history, his ideas about the identity of the Greenlanders and the method he uses in […]
Monster Program In connection with the West Nordic Day 2019 there will be a monster program at the Nordic House children’s library. Two of the authors of the Monster books, Rakel Helmsdal and Áslaug Jónsdóttir, will read from their books and have a workshop for children and their families. The event will be in Icelandic […]
Welcome to the Norwegian club. This is a free club for kids between the age of 9 and 13 and that understands Norwegian (it is good if they also can speak or write a little, but if that is not the case, they will get the help they need.) We meet up once a month […]
Welcome to sögustund in Faroese for children at the Nordic House Childrens Library. We will read from books and encourage the children to play and interact in Faroese. The story hour is recommended for children age 4-10, but everyone that understands Faroese is welcome to join us. This is a free event for parents and […]
Welcome to sögustund in Faroese for children at the Nordic House Children’s Library. We will read from books and encourage the children to play and interact in Faroese. The story hour is recommended for children age 4-10, but everyone that understands Faroese is welcome to join us. This is a free event for parents and […]
The Nordic House will open at 1 PM Wednesday, September 4th and close at 1 PM Friday, September 6th. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Wednesday, September 4th open from 1 PM-5 PM Friday, September 6th open from 10 AM – 1 PM
Welcome to sögustund in Icelandic for children at the Nordic House Children’s Library. We will read from books and encourage the children to play and interact in Icelandic. The story hour is recommended for children age 4-10, but everyone that understands Icelandic is welcome to join us. This is a free event for parents and […]
Welcome to sögustund in Icelandic for children at the Nordic House Children’s Library. We will read from books and encourage the children to play and interact in Icelandic. The story hour is recommended for children age 4-10, but everyone that understands Icelandic is welcome to join us. This is a free event for parents and […]
Welcome to sögustund in Greenlandic for children at the Nordic House Children’s Library. We will read from books and encourage the children to play and interact in Greenlandic. The story hour is recommended for children age 4-10, but everyone that understands Greenlandic is welcome to join us. This is a free event for parents and […]
Welcome to sögustund in Greenlandic for children at the Nordic House Childrens Library. We will read from books and encourage the children to play and interact in Greenlandic. The story hour is recommended for children age 4-10, but everyone that understands Greenlandic is welcome to join us. This is a free event for parents and […]
Welcome to sögustund in Greenlandic for children at the Nordic House Childrens Library. We will read from books and encourage the children to play and interact in Greenlandic. The story hour is recommended for children age 4-10, but everyone that understands Greenlandic is welcome to join us. This is a free event for parents and […]