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Á köldum klaka (1995)
You can enjoy this film without being Icelandic; but you'll miss a lot of local references.
I suppose the reason that I really liked this film, is that I have spent a lot of time in Iceland over the past 30 years. There are some great moments in the film regardless of whatever cultural reference you have, but if you have visited Iceland, and are familiar with the local folklore, you will really enjoy this film. Every time I view it, I marvel at the story line which has a Japanese visitor in winter trying to reach the site of his parent's accident, and all the Icelanders who help him and all the problems he has getting there. In Iceland there is always someone who will help you get to wherever you are going, for whatever reason. View the film, and form your own opinions. And then research the country and people where it took place, and watch it again.