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Maybe I Should Have: Frásögn af efnahagsundrinu Íslandi is an Icelandic documentary directed by Gunnar Sigurðsson that examines the 2008–2012 financial crisis in Iceland. The film discusses various topics such as finance, corruption, cronyism, and the privatization of the Icelandic banking system. It also addresses the connections between politics and business, as well as the public response through movements like the Kitchenware Revolution and the Citizens' movement. The documentary provides insight into how the Icelandic government failed to heed warning signs before the banking system collapsed in 2008.
Interviews with key figures such as Björgólfur Thor Björgólfsson, William K. Black, and Eva Joly are featured throughout the film. The filmmakers traveled to locations including London, Guernsey, Luxembourg, and Road Town in The British Virgin Islands to gather perspectives on the crisis. Musicians like Fjallabræður and KK contributed to the film's soundtrack, enhancing its narrative and emotional impact. The film has received positive reviews from critics.
Why Watch
- •Meet Björgólfur Thor Björgólfsson and other key figures.
- •Find out about the Kitchenware Revolution in Iceland.
- •See the impact of cronyism on Iceland's banking system.
Did You Know
•The film features interviews with 7 notable figures including Eva Joly.
•Filmmakers traveled to 4 locations: London, Guernsey, Luxembourg, and Road Town.
•The documentary is 95 minutes long and was released in 2010.
•The Kitchenware Revolution is one of the movements discussed in the film.
Perfect For
Icelandic financial historyPolitical corruptionEconomic crises