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superpower, looking to export its know-how (and quite possibly its actual energy, transmit-
ted via undersea cables) to foreign shores. It's wooing more big-business energy users, to
try to convince them to set up shop (large aluminium smelters are already here for the
cheap, abundant power). Public and private enterprises are exploring the options for pro-
ducing 'green fuels' such as biomethane and biodiesel. Iceland as a 'green Saudi Arabia'?
Anything is possible.
Best on Film
101 R
01 Reyykjjavíík (2000) Dark comedy exploring sex, drugs and the life of a loafer in
downtown Reykjavík.
Jar C
r Ciity (2006) Carefully crafted detective thriller based on the novel by Arnaldur
Indriðason.
HHeiima (2007) Follow Sigur Rós as they perform throughout Iceland.
TThe Se
r Mitty (2013) Iceland's landscapes take centre stage (as
Iceland, Greenland and the Himalaya).
Of Ho
e Secret L
t Liife o
e of W
f Walt
alter Mit
f Horses a
s and Me
d Men (2013) A surreal portrait of the intertwining lives of men and
horses.
Best in Print
TThe D
g Laake (Arnaldur Indriðason; 2004) One of many engrossing tales
from a master of Nordic Noir.
IInddependdent P
e Draiiniing L
t People
ple (Halldór Laxness; 1934-35) Bleak tragi-comedy from the No-
bel Laureate.
TThe Sa
f Islandders (Jane Smiley et al; 2001) Excellent, readable translations
of Iceland's epic, often brutal, tales.
Devil'
e Sagas o
s of Isla
s Island (Einar Kárason; 1983) American culture clashes with rural tradition
in postwar Reykjavík.
Buurial R
il's Isla
ial Riites (Hannah Kent; 2012) Haunting novel based on the true story of the
last public execution in Iceland.
