Icelandic Film Double Feature Presentation Begins April 28 - "The Higher Force" and "Committed"
The Higher Force/Stóra Planið
Wednesday, April 28 & Saturday, May 1
Directed by Olaf de Fleur Johannesson (2008). In his dreams David is a kung fu master. In reality he is a debt collector who gets pushed around by his debt-collecting friends. When his new landlord, Harald, finds out he is a member of a gang of debt-collectors, he plays himself off as a big crime lord, just to have a little fun with his tenant. David hatches a scheme that surely will elevate his status within hos own crew. As his friends learn about this mysterious crime boss, David quickly gains their respect and is given the mission of spying on Harald. When the gang's boss (Michael Imperioli of Soprano's fame), flies in from New York to commend David for his efforts, things quickly spiral out of control for the hapless hero. 90 min.
Committed/Njálsgata
Directed by Ísold Uggadóttir (2008). Set in 1996, "Committed" revolves around a young couple who share the burden of being both protagonists and antagonists. The story starts when Eva and Vidar move in together. She works long hours as a telephone receptionist; he is insecure and chronically jealous. A housewarming party temporarily breaks the tediousness of their detached everyday life, but brings as much gloom as it expels. 19 min.
