- “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” (2013): This adventure-comedy film, directed by Ben Stiller, showcases the Icelandic landscapes as the protagonist embarks on a journey of self-discovery.
- “Interstellar” (2014): Although not entirely set in Iceland, this sci-fi film directed by Christopher Nolan includes scenes filmed on the desolate Icelandic highlands, which stand in for an alien planet.
- “Oblivion” (2013): Starring Tom Cruise, this futuristic sci-fi film features Icelandic landscapes portraying a post-apocalyptic Earth.
- “Prometheus” (2012): Directed by Ridley Scott, this science fiction film uses the otherworldly landscapes of Iceland to depict an alien planet.
- “The Secret Scripture” (2016): Based on the novel by Sebastian Barry, this drama film is partly set in Iceland, where a woman reflects on her troubled past while living in a mental institution.
- “Independent People” by Halldór Laxness: This novel, considered one of Iceland’s greatest literary works, tells the story of Bjartur, a sheep farmer, and his struggle for independence in rural Iceland.
- “Burial Rites” by Hannah Kent: Based on a true story, this novel follows the last days of Agnes Magnúsdóttir, a woman convicted of murder in the early 19th century. Set against the backdrop of the harsh Icelandic landscape, it explores themes of crime, punishment, and redemption.
- “Jar City” by Arnaldur Indriđason: Part of the popular Inspector Erlendur series, this crime novel dives into Iceland’s societal issues as the detective investigates a murder case that leads him to uncover dark secrets.
- “Njal’s Saga” (Njála) by an anonymous Icelandic author: One of the sagas from the medieval Icelandic literature, Njála follows the complex interweaving of family feuds, love, and honor. It provides a glimpse into Iceland’s rich literary and historical heritage.
- “The Greenhouse” by Auđur Ava Ólafsdóttir: This contemporary novel tells the story of Lobbi, a young man who retreats to a remote Icelandic village to work in a greenhouse after his mother’s death. It explores themes of grief, love, and the healing power of nature.
WANDERLIST: Iceland in books and on film
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