Is 101 Reykjavik a true story?

101 Reykjavík. 101 Reykjavík (pronunciation ) is a 2000 Icelandic film. It is based on an eponymous 1996 novel by Hallgrímur Helgason, and both are set in Reykjavík, Iceland. The film was directed by Baltasar Kormákur and stars Victoria Abril and Hilmir Snær Guðnason.

How many awards did the movie 101 Reykjavik win?

The film won nine B-class film awards and received ten nominations most notably winning the Discovery Film Award at the Toronto International Film Festival . ^ Hallgrímur Helgason, 101 Reykjavík (Reykjavík: Mál og menning, 1996).

Why is it called Reykja?

The name is said to be inspired by steam rising from hot springs in the region. The original name was Reykjar-vík, with an "r" suffix for the genitive singular of reykr; the modern version reykja- uses the genitive plural. The name's meaning is still transparent in modern Icelandic.

Where was the first airport built in Iceland?

The Americans, meanwhile, built Keflavík Airport, situated 50 km (31 mi) west of Reykjavík, which became Iceland's primary international airport. In 1944, the Republic of Iceland was founded and a president, elected by the people, replaced the king; the office of the president was placed in Reykjavík.