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Filming in Húsavík, Iceland
Culture / Local

Film Húsavík works to bring new productions to northern Iceland

February 17, 2022February 17, 2022 - by Húsavík Observer

Following the success of the Eurovision movie and the Academy Awards broadcast from Húsavík last year, the organization Film Húsavík now works to promote Húsavík and northern Iceland for future …

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Culture / Local

Molly Sandén named honorary citizen of Húsavík

November 2, 2021November 2, 2021 - by Húsavík Observer

This weekend, Swedish singer Molly Sandén was awarded the title of honorary citizen of Húsavík by Hannes Heimisson, Iceland’s ambassador to Sweden. Hannes presented Sandén with the honorary title in …

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Culture / Local

Sigurður Illugason awarded Artist of the Year

September 14, 2021November 2, 2021 - by Húsavík Observer

Local artist, actor and musician Sigurður Helgi Illugason has been awarded the title Artist of Norðurþing Sigurður, or Siggi as he is best known, grew up in Reykjadalur valley near …

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Stunning Oscar performance makes Húsavík everyone’s Home Town

April 27, 2021April 27, 2021 - by Húsavík Observer

Swedish singer Molly Sandén performed the Oscar nominated song Húsavík with girls from the local children’s choir at the Academy Awards that aired on ABC this weekend. Molly’s performance, that …

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Culture / Local

Petition launched to have ‘Húsavík’ performed at next years ESC

September 4, 2020September 5, 2020 - by Húsavík Observer

A petition has been launched on The Petition Site to have Swedish singer Molly Sandén perform the song ‘Húsavík’ at next year’s Eurovision Song Contest. The rules of the song …

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Culture / National

Hildur Guðnadóttir First Icelander to win an Oscar in 92 year history of the Academy Awards

February 10, 2020February 10, 2020 - by Húsavík Observer

No composer has exploded onto the film scene this last year more than Icelandic composer Hildur Guðnadóttir, who last night became the first Icelandic person to win an Academy Award, …

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Culture / Local

Indian buffet at Húsavík Cape Hotel

February 7, 2020February 7, 2020 - by Húsavík Observer

This winter, Húsavík Cape Hotel will present food and culture from around the world. The first event takes place coming Friday, February 14, that also happens to be Valentines Day. …

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Icelandic composer Hildur Guðnadóttir first solo woman to win Best Original Musics at BAFTAs

February 6, 2020February 6, 2020 - by userzg9wi9xe4

Icelandic composer Hildur Guðnadóttir has made history once again with her original score for the film ‘Joker’. She described working on the film in her BAFTAs acceptance speech as the …

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Will Ferrell to film new Eurovision flick in Húsavík

October 5, 2019March 4, 2020 - by Húsavík Observer

New Netflix film about the Eurovision song contest is set to start filming in Húsavík later this month. The film stars Will Ferrell, who also co-wrote the film, Rachel McAdams, …

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Film ‘Cosmic Birth’ to show a different side of Men who walked on Moon

May 24, 2019February 10, 2020 - by Húsavík Observer

A new Icelandic documentary about the Apollo lunar missions will premiere on July 20 this year, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Neil Armstrong’s first step on the alien world. The …

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