Nammi – Iceland outside the circle

Francesco Perini and Leonardo Piccione begin an unconventional journey in search of places, sounds and voices that shape the soul of Iceland. Six characters, six stories, six episodes of no more than 15 minute: just the time to unwrap a candy ("nammi", in Icelandic) and relish.

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E06 – The flowing musicians

The sixth episode of "Nammi - Iceland outside the circle" is set at Dettifoss, where me meet Rafnar and Andri, two artists deeply inspired by water. Keywords: Bara hafa gaman að þessu, meaning "enjoy the moment". Book: "The fish can sing", by Halldór Laxness. Tracks: "Læðdupúkinn", by Framfari; "Kalimbros", by Ósi á Borg; "Fæ ör", by Rafnar.

Jul 17, 2020•16 min

E05 – The farmer on the Moon

The fifth episode of "Nammi - Iceland outside the circle" is set by Laxá river, where me meet Ingólfur, a farmer remembering a lunar meeting. Keyword: Sprengja miðkvísl, meaning "dam bombing". Book: "Justice undone", by Thor Vilhjálmsson. Tracks: "Læðdupúkinn" and "Mannsandinn", by Framfari.

Jul 10, 2020•15 min

E04 – The flying Dutchwoman

The fourth episode of "Nammi - Iceland outside the circle" is set in Þórshöfn, where me meet Mirjam, a lady who moved to Iceland for the love of silence and of migratory birds. Keyword: Tína dún, meaning "downs collection". Book: "Heaven and hell", by Jón Kalman Stefánsson. Tracks: "Læðdupúkinn", by Framfari; "Svarti Kötturinn", by Ósi á Borg.

Jul 03, 2020•17 min

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