Ekki með neitt
á þjóðvegi eitt (2016)
(With nothing in nIceland)
SHORT SYNOPSIS
In the summer of 2015, Bjarki Sigurjónsson embarked on an unusual journey around Iceland. Bjarki made his way along the Ring Road without food, money or other necessities to help him along the way. Instead he relied completely on other people's acts of kindness for food, shelter and rides. With the help of Icelanders and foreigners alike, Bjarki made it around Iceland in six days, stopping in various locations around the country. Cinematographer Halldór Óli Gunnarsson came along for the ride, but unlike Bjarki, he was allowed to bring with him everything his heart desired. This creates an interesting friction between the two and raises questions about the relationship between documentary makers and those who film them.
Bjarki Sigurjónsson
SHORT BIOGRAPHY
Bjarki is a first-time director and filmmaker, born and raised in Reykjavik, Iceland. Bjarki’s background spans a variety of disciplines. Although ‘With nothing in nIceland’ represents his first documentary in full-length, his previous works include a short documentary, a music video and a number of podcasts. With an education in social and recreational studies as well as practical cultural mediation, and an experience from various positions and project, Bjarki also plays the saxophone and holds a diploma in electronic music. Bjarki currently holds a position as a director at a recreational home for teenagers, while working on and experimenting with filmmaking and music in his freetime.