Radio Schedule 21 Monday
- 16:00 Nordisk Panorama Radio On Air
- 16:30 Radio host Amila Cirkinagic interviews Heidi Elise Christensen, Executive Director at Nordisk Panorama
- 17:50 Next Generation of Programmers interviews Freyja Kristinsdóttir, director of Postcards
About the director: Freyja Kristinsdóttir’s short documentary Postcards had its world premiere at the Reykjavík Film Festival and received two Icelandic Academy EDDA Awards, for Discovery of the Year and Best Short Documentary. Her debut film, Rjómi (English: Underdog, 2018), premiered at Skjaldborg Film Festival, received a Jury’s Special Mention, and was later broadcast on RÚV. She also co-taught a documentary filmmaking course with Yrsa Roca Fannberg at the University of Iceland (2021–2022).
Synopsis: On his first Camino de Santiago journey, Kristinn writes 46 postcards to his wife, Stella – one for each year of their life together. Their marriage has been a testament to enduring love, now challenged by Stella’s battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Eight years later, Stella passes away just a day after their 51st wedding anniversary. Kristinn walks the Camino once more, seeking peace and wondering if love can bloom again after five decades with one soul.
- 18:30 Next Generation of Programmers interviews Nikolai Galitzine, director of Island Nation
About the director: Nikolai Galitzine has worked in Iceland for over 15 years. Previously, his work focused mainly on cinematography and production. With a broad background in visual effects and award-winning commercials, he has now returned to filmmaking, directing his own projects and co-producing international films. Island Nation is his feature documentary debut, for which he serves as director, writer, cinematographer, and editor.
Synopsis: A love letter to a remote Arctic community going through upheaval, depopulation and climate change.
- 19:00 Retreat Radio
