Sigur Rós: Heima
2007 ‘Heima’ Directed by Dean DeBlois
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In the summer of 2006, Sigur Rós returned home to play a series of free, unannounced concerts for the people of Iceland...
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A beautiful, lyrical documentary, Heima looks at the band Sigur Rós and their series of free concerts held across their native Iceland.
Featuring some of the most beautiful cinematography I've seen in ages, Heima is unlike any film I've seen before. Alternating between interviews with members of the band, concert footage, and images from across Iceland it is a film of juxtapositions. The images are on par with the stunning images seen in Planet Earth or Baraka. Accompanied by the hauntingly beautiful music of Sigur Rós Heima is more of an experience than a film.
I don't pretend to be an expert on the band, certainly I enjoy their music and own a few albums, but that's about it. I…
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One of the most heartbreakingly beautiful music documentaries ever made, about the most heartbreakingly beautiful music ever made. Iceland never looked so stunning, and it finally has it's soundtrack.
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Absolutely amazing. If you love Sigur Ros and the beautiful landscapes of Iceland I recommend this strongly because that's basically 90% of the content in this film. The rest are interviews (from the band members, family and some fans) which were actually quite interesting as well.
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Heima is a very special experience for me, personally, since it was one of the first dates I had with my wife. We watched it on a big HD screen whilst a thunderstorm rolled over head and it added to the magical experience of this wonderful concert film. We both love Sigur Ros (that certainly helps), the jaw-dropping beauty of Iceland is on fine HD display and you get a real feel that the band love playing in their homeland more than anything. There's a real connection to the place that's evident on screen from all band members. If you're a fan of their music, it's a must-see. If you're not, see it for the beauty of Iceland.
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Sigur Rós toured Iceland in 200, this beautiful looking and sounding documentary follows them. I hadn't even heard of Sigur Rós before I found this film on a list of Icelandic films Thorkell gave to me (thank you!) which proves that wonderful films can be found in the most unexpected places.
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Heima is possibly my favourite concert documentary. It's not only a showcase of Sigur Rós's incredible talent; it's also a love letter to Iceland, from the beautiful landscape to the eccentric culture. God, I really want to move there in the future...
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Mesmerisingly beautiful.
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A beautiful, lyrical documentary, Heima looks at the band Sigur Rós and their series of free concerts held across their native Iceland.
Featuring some of the most beautiful cinematography I've seen in ages, Heima is unlike any film I've seen before. Alternating between interviews with members of the band, concert footage, and images from across Iceland it is a film of juxtapositions. The images are on par with the stunning images seen in Planet Earth or Baraka. Accompanied by the hauntingly beautiful music of Sigur Rós Heima is more of an experience than a film.
I don't pretend to be an expert on the band, certainly I enjoy their music and own a few albums, but that's about it. I…
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Beautiful, unique, special. Words cannot describe these 97 minutes of pure magic. Since I'm seeing Sigur Rós live in two days, I finally decided to watch this... and it just blew me away. Oh, I can't wait to see them live. It's going to be a great night.
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A picture postcard from Iceland. This is what a concert film should be: a band showing you who they are and where they're from. Brilliant performances coupled with gorgeous cinematography. A transcendent experience, and a must for every Sigur Rós fan.
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Magic.
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Absolutely amazing. If you love Sigur Ros and the beautiful landscapes of Iceland I recommend this strongly because that's basically 90% of the content in this film. The rest are interviews (from the band members, family and some fans) which were actually quite interesting as well.
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Unique experience. Sorry, I'm a fan of Sigur Rós.