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The word "heima" means "home" in Icelandic. In the summer of 2006, the rock group Sigur Ros (pronounced "Seer Rose") decided to give 16 free, unannounced concerts in remote rural villages throughout Iceland, their home country. What started as a quiet tour became a unifying force for the entire country.

I bought this film because there was no other way I was going to see it. It's not available in most venues---not even Netflix. But I'm glad that I got it.

If you're a fan of the rock group Sigur Ros (pronounced "Seer Rose") from Iceland, then you'll certainly enjoy this film. Breathtakingly gorgeous images of the Icelandic countryside and its people become the backdrop for Sigur Ros's ethereal, earthy music. I especially loved the quick glimpses into Icelandic culture---the food, native music, and architecture. And I also really liked the brief segment of the film where the band is shown making musical instruments out of volcanic rocks and old rhubarb. C'est cool. If you're a fan too, I'd definitely recommend this film.

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I didn't know about these guys until I met Alyssa, and to be honest, I'm not too fond of their music (the guy sings in a high falsetto all the time and they can be discordant and times).

However, this documentary was pretty interesting. The cinematography was great, with many shots of the beauty of Iceland. It was also interesting to see the effects that they'd use in their performances.

One thing that I really like about this band is their attitude. They're pretty humble about their music and even seem a little put off by all the attention that they're getting. You can tell that they just like to play music for people. I wish more groups were like that.