Reykjavik International Film Festival (RIFF)

Reykjavik International Film Festival (RIFF)

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Reykjavik International Film Festival (RIFF)

A major independent film event designed to enrich local cinema culture with international ground-breaking films, and to present Icelandic film making to a larger audience. By the way, have you ever watched a film from a pool? This is your chance!

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