Scene from 101 Reykjavík (2000)
Scene Details
| Duration: 31 sec. | Nudity: yes | Creator: Ribero |
| New Filesize: N/A | Sound: yes | Old Filesize: 6 mb |
| File Format: AOMedia Video 1 (WebM/AV1) | Resolution: 720x384 | Added: 2008-Mar-26 |
Actresses in this Scene
Þrúður Vilhjálmsdóttir
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Alternate Names: Thrudur Vilhjalmsdottir, Thrúdur Vilhjálmsdóttir, Thrúdur Vilhjálmsdóttir, Thrudur Vilhjalmsdottir, Thrúdur Vilhjálmsdóttir
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Full Biography
Þrúður Vilhjálmsdóttir portrayed Hlynur, a 30-year-old man living with his mother and unemployment checks. Despite a girl's interest, he avoids commitment until Lola, his mother's Spanish flamenco teacher who moves in for Christmas, reveals she's a lesbian after they have sex on New Year's Eve. Hlynur then realizes the depth of his mother's acceptance and must reevaluate his selfish lifestyle.
About the Movie: 101 Reykjavík (2000)
Release Year: 2000
Nation: Norway, Iceland, France, Denmark, Germany
Alternative Title: 101 Reykjavik, 101 Réikiavik, 101 Reikiavik, 101 Rejkjavik, 101 Rvk, Invierno caliente
Director: Baltasar Kormákur
Writer: Baltasar Kormákur, Hallgrímur Helgason, Hallgrímur Helgason Baltasar Kormákur
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Genre: Comedy, Comedy Film, Drama, Film Based On Literature, Lgbt-Related Film, Romance, Romance Film, Romantic Comedy
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Story
101 Reykjavík follows Hlynur, a thirty-year-old man living with his mother in Reykjavik, Iceland. He leads an aimless life, spending his days drinking, watching porn, and surfing the internet while unemployed. Despite a girl's interest in him, he avoids commitment. During Christmas, Lola, a Spanish flamenco teacher, moves in with them. On New Year's Eve, Hlynur discovers Lola is a lesbian but they have sex anyway. Later, he learns that his mother and Lola are also involved romantically, leading him to confront his role in their shared living situation and the need to live less selfishly.
Summary
101 Reykjavík is a 2000 Icelandic film directed by Baltasar Kormákur, based on the novel of the same name by Hallgrímur Helgason. The movie explores themes of sexuality, self-discovery, and the complexities of family dynamics in modern Reykjavik. It's notable for its comedic take on serious subjects and its exploration of LGBTQ+ relationships within a mainstream narrative.