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202168 minGdocumentary

The Glitterstorm

202168 minGdocumentary

Twenty years of Pride parades in Iceland are captured through archival footage and interviews with activists reflecting on their experiences.

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Hrafnhildur Gunnarsdóttir

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Twenty years of Pride parades in Iceland are captured through archival footage and interviews with activists reflecting on their experiences.

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Hrafnhildur Gunnarsdóttirdirector

Felix Bergssonwriter

Hrafnhildur Gunnarsdóttirwriter

Þorvaldur Kristinssonwriter

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Hrafnhildur Gunnarsdóttir captures two decades of Pride parades in Iceland, documenting the evolution of this annual celebration. The film includes archival footage and new interviews with activists reflecting on their experiences. They discuss the parade's significance and its effects on Icelandic society. The 68-minute documentary combines moments of joy and discomfort, presenting a complex picture of LGBTQ+ activism in the country since its inception.

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