THE GROUND BENEATH OUR FEET | SCREENING & DIRECTOR TALK
On November 4, Scandinavia House presents a special screening and director talk featuring Iceland’s official entry for Best International Feature Film at the 99th Academy Awards: the tender, reflective documentary The Ground Beneath Our Feet. The screening will be accompanied by a director talk with Yrsa Roca
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Fannberg. “Has a poetic eye for the small mysteries and miracles of everyday life” — The highly acclaimed documentary takes place inside Grund, Iceland’s oldest retirement home located in Reykjavik. Rather than focusing narrowly on the end of life, the film captures the rhythmic passage of seasons and the everyday moments — joys, quiet routines, small miracles, and simple interactions. With warmth, rich nuances and great sensitivity, director Yrsa Roca Fannberg’s visually outstanding and reflective documentary does not only explore and celebrate the lives of the elders, but also life itself. Purchase Tickets