Taste of Iceland Film Festival October 26, 2006

One night only! Some of the hottest films to come out of Iceland in recent memory will be shown Thursday, Oct. 26 at the Ritz at the Bourse (400 Ranstead St., www.ritztheaters.com, $8).

Screaming Masterpiece (7 p.m.), delves into Iceland's incredible music scene, featuring interviews with native musicians from Björk and Sigur Rós to the teenage band Nilfisk, who opened for the Foo Fighters when they played in Iceland.

Cold Hearts (9 p.m.) is an eclectic collection of 17 experimental short films and music videos by young Icelandic artists, providing a rare glimpse into this small country's imaginative visual output. Includes videos by Mum, Bang Gang, Sigur Ros and some great short films by Icelandic directors and video artists.

A cocktail reception featuring complimentary Reyka Vodka cocktails and caviar from Assouline precedes the screenings at Voices and Visions bookstore next door, 6pm (the Bourse - 4th Street - Lower Level). Co-presented by Iceland Naturally, the Philadelphia Film Society, and Sherman Arts.

More info:
www.packagedeals.org
www.icelandnaturally.com

Official Website: http://www.packagedeals.org