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Iceland10 Movies Set in or About IcelandStop 4 of 10

The Importance of Being Icelandic

1998

This documentary follows three Icelandic-Canadians as they travel to Iceland to reconnect with their heritage, in a wry, personal exploration of roots and identity.

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A Canadian outsider documentary exploring Icelandic identity at home and in the diaspora.

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Part of 10 Movies Set in or About Iceland

This film is stop 4 of 10 in the hand-ranked outside-view route set in or about Iceland. See the complete ranking or read the selection methodology.

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