Málmhaus / Metalhead (2013) Region 0 English release

[Nuck Horris]

On a remote farm in Iceland a girl grows up in the shadow of a family tragedy and dreams of becoming a rock star.

METALHEAD is the latest feature film from acclaimed Icelandic director Ragnar Bragason. A dark, intense drama of faith, loss and heavy metal music in the 80's and early 90's.

Includes music from Judas Priest, Megadeth, Savatage, Riot, Lizzy Borden, Solstafir and more

"An impeccably crafted and beautifully performed film"
Twitchfilm

"Thorbjörg Helgs gives a fearless, bold and moving performance."
Screen International

"A touching drama with a heavy soundtrack"
Rolling Stone

"Ragnar Bragason's Metalhead is a small masterpiece"
Salon Indien

"One of the decade's most important films"
FromBeyond

Official Selection
2013 Toronto International Film Festival
2014 Rotterdam International Film Festival
2014 Istanbul International Film Festival
2014 Busan International Film Festival
and more

Winner - The Icelandic Film Awards 2014:
Best Actress in a leading role, Best Supporting Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Editing, Best Costume Design, Best Sound Design, Best Original Score, Best Make-up Design

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I thought this was one of the best (top 5) releases of 2013. Unfortunately the crowdfunding attempt for the Region 1 release did not meet the funding requirements. If there was ever a travesty in the film world it was that right there... This film has releases all over the world, but not here. None of the foreign releases have English subtitles though.

The only way you can get this (that I know of) is to order from Iceland at the link above but... I'm closer to Iceland than anyone in the left half of the country and the total still comes to almost $50 for the order.

I don't know why Criterion, Drafthouse, Olive, etc. etc. haven't picked this up. It really is high quality stuff and mayhaps the best METAL film ever made.

If anyone knows where else to get this please post the link here. It probably wouldn't hurt to send the director a message through Facebook to get more details on what's going to happen. (I don't have Facebook.) The official site appears dead which isn't a good sign either.

Perhaps we could place a mass order for 10-20 copies and shipping would be cheaper...or...more.