Icelandic Film Centre
Íslenska

Braggabúar

This is a documentary about the people living in barracks in Reykjavik from the year 1940 till 1970. This is an important chapter in Reykjavik history and for the national as whole. The Icelandic community turned from the farm life to a urban city in a very short period of time and these barrack communities were an example about this tremendous growth in the city. Here we see the barracks put in a perspective as a historic event that depicts the various livelihood of people in the growing city. We follow people that actually lived in these barracks and hear what they have to say and experienced in these times.

Crew

About the film

  • Type
    Documentary
  • National Premiere Date
    September 20, 2001, Háskólabíó
  • Length
    80 min.
  • Language
    Icelandic
  • Original Title
    Braggabúar
  • International Title
    Braggabúar
  • Production Year
    2001
  • Production Countries
    Iceland
  • Icelandic Film Centre Grant
    Yes
  • Color
    Yes

Company Credits

Festivals

  • 2001
    Edduverðlaunin / Edda Awards - Award: Nominated for Documentary of the Year.