Iceland's Sigríður Níelsdóttir discovered her calling late in life, but the delayed start hasn't slowed her down. Níelsdóttir began writing and recording her homemade music at 70. Within seven years, she released a staggering 59 albums and nearly 700 songs, integrating amateur sound effects, repurposed household items and even her pets. That tireless creativity has made her a revelation to Iceland's indie music scene.
Directed by a trio of dedicated fans, Grandma Lo-Fi takes inspiration from Níelsdóttir's handmade aesthetic. Shot on Super-8 and 16 mm film and featuring appearances by Múm, Mugison and more, the film uses animation, stop-motion and interview footage to bring Níelsdóttir's rich inner world to the screen. Vivid, vibrant and bristling with originality, it's a perfect tribute to an artist who proves that it's never too late to follow your dreams.
Preceded by shorts:
A Brief History of John Baldessari
Directed by Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman, USA, 2012, 6 minutes
The directors of the controversial documentary Catfish re-team to talk about the life of artist John Baldessari, with narration by the one and only Tom Waits.
Unwieldy Beast
Directed by Brandon Loper, USA, 2011
When Gary Frank Skaggs found an old piano, he decided to find a novel way to play his music on the streets of San Francisco.
- Festivals
- SXSW 2012
- Director
- Ingibjorg Birgisdottir, Orri Jonsson, Kristin Bjork Kristjansdottir
- Producer
- Louise H. Johansen, Saemundur Nordfjord
- Screenwriter
- Kristin Bjork Kristjansdottir
- Cinematographer
- Magnus Helgason, Orri Jonsson, Kristin Bjork Kristjansdottir
- Editor
- Ingibjorg Birgisdottir, Orri Jonsson
- Music
- Sigridur Nielsdottir
- Cast
- Sigridur Nielsdottir