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200845 minPGdocumentary

The Cornershop

200845 minPGdocumentary

One of the last remaining grocery stores in Iceland is run by two brothers who play a vital role in their community.

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Hulda Rós Guðnadóttir,

Helga Rakel Rafnsdóttir

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One of the last remaining grocery stores in Iceland is run by two brothers who play a vital role in their community.

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Hulda Rós Guðnadóttirdirector

Helga Rakel Rafnsdóttirdirector

Hulda Rós Guðnadóttirwriter

Helga Rakel Rafnsdóttirwriter

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Two brothers operate a grocery store in Iceland, one of the last of its kind in the country. The store acts as a central meeting point for locals. It is integral to the community, providing food and a sense of belonging. Director Hulda Rós Guðnadóttir presents their story in a 45-minute documentary from 2008. The film captures the daily life and challenges faced by the brothers as they maintain their grocery store amidst changing times.

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