Welcome to the First Korean Film Festival in Iceland
This year marks 63 years of friendship between Korea and Iceland. Just as K-pop and K-dramas have captured hearts all the way in Iceland, we hope this festival will introduce Korean cinema as a fresh and exciting discovery for Icelandic audiences.
Join us to explore the rich and diverse world of Korean filmmaking and to deepen the cultural connection between our two nations. Enjoy a special cinematic experience at Bíó Paradís and immerse yourself in the stories of Korea.
This event is co-hosted with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Norway and presented in collaboration with Bíó Paradís, the King Sejong Institute Reykjavík, and the Alliance Française de Reykjavík.
No Other Choice (2025)
Screening: 13 / 11 / Thu / 7 Pm
16 / 11 / Sun / 6:30 PM
Parody of “Well Well Well…” — Original © @st.aftercigs
Here comes the Joseon tiger!
Long ago, Koreans believed that a tiger and a bear went into a cave to eat nothing but mugwort and garlic for 100 days, hoping to become human. Yes — this is a Korean SAGA.
Alas, the tiger could not endure it (the garlic was simply too fiery…) and failed to become human. But the bear persevered, transformed into a woman named Ungnyeo, and gave birth to the Joseon people (*Joseon = old name for Korea). And so, our ancestor was a woman transformed from a bear!
Let’s skip the preamble and get to the point: The tiger, burning with unresolved longing, has finally arrived in Reykjavík. A yellow tiger and a white tiger — after completing two weeks of animal quarantine, they now prowl past Vesturbær and into the backstreets behind Bíó Paradís. Be kind to these unfamiliar refugees.
Those lucky(Lucky Chan-sil?) enough to win our event would have received organic garlic… but not anymore! In 2025, it’s all about cosmetics. Come join our K-beauty product event at the festival. Sponsored by IceKorea and CEROLABS.
We’re also giving away Korean exfoliating gloves, known as “Italy towels.” Surprise! Even we Koreans go to the public bath every Sunday—though never on Saturday(Laugardagur).
Ring the gong, Ungnyeo!
