Heima
An atmospheric Icelandic concert documentary follows Sigur Rós home for free performances that transform local landscapes into shared musical experiences.
Overview
A musical journey through the heart of Iceland, where nature and sound intertwine.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- atmospheric
- contemplative
- uplifting
- immersive music night
- quiet evening
What critics said
Critics broadly praise the film as an intimate, visually striking portrait of Sigur Rós that unites atmospheric performances with Iceland's landscapes.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The tour's performances are staged across Icelandic locations, making natural surroundings a central part of the film's identity.
Sigur Rós play free, unannounced concerts for people across Iceland, foregrounding shared access to music.
Band members offer intimate reflections while the film includes new acoustic performances alongside tour documentation.
The Icelandic setting and the band's atmospheric sound are presented as mutually reinforcing expressive elements.
Films like Heima, and why
Stop Making Sense
music documentary with intimate artist access, atmospheric live performance, and strong sense of place
The Last Waltz
concert documentary blending performance footage with reflective backstage intimacy and distinctive visual authorship
Shine a Light
emotionally immersive music documentary centered on live performance, landscape, and the bond between musicians and audience
Movie Details
- Director
- Dean DeBlois
- Release Date
- 2007-09-27
- Runtime
- 97 min
- Rating
- 7.7 / 10 (94)
Cast
- Jon Thor Birgisson
- Orri P. Dyrason
- Georg Hólm
- Kjartan Sveinsson
- Hildur Ársælsdóttir
- María Huld Markan Sigfúsdóttir
- Edda Rún Ólafsdóttir
- Sólrún Sumarliðadóttir
- Ingi Garðar Erlendsson
- Helgi Hrafn Jónsson
Where to watch in United States
- Buy
- Apple TV Store
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Heima about?
- An atmospheric Icelandic concert documentary follows Sigur Rós home for free performances that transform local landscapes into shared musical experiences.
- What is Heima like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Heima as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Heima violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Heima.
- What did critics think of Heima?
- Critics broadly praise the film as an intimate, visually striking portrait of Sigur Rós that unites atmospheric performances with Iceland's landscapes.
- Which films are like Heima?
- Films with a similar feel include Stop Making Sense, The Last Waltz, and Shine a Light.
- How long is Heima?
- Heima runs 97 minutes.
- Where can I watch Heima?
- In United States, Heima is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store.
