“heima” released tomorrow
04/11/2007

sigur rós’s first ever film, heima, will be in stores around the world tomorrow, november 5th, except in north america where it will be released november 20th. the companion record hvarf-heim will also be in stores worldwide november 5th, except in north america where it will be released november 6th.

here are some reviews we’ve come across about “heima”:

• q ***** “as moving as it is magical… sigur rós have re-invented the rock film“
• empire **** “so beautiful it’s hypnotic… one of the most beautiful audiovisual experiences of the year“
• total film ***** “heartfelt and moving“
• the guardian **** “i was utterly captivated by this documentary…“
• the times **** “delivers a sensual balm of music, space and place that is hypnotic.“
• time out **** “provides an atypically intense and enormously pleasurable experience.“
• los angeles times “more art-house movie than concert rockumentary.“
• the irish times “sigur rós are arguably the best band in the world today.“

have a look at the site within the next couple of days when we will post an excerpt from one of the movie’s most intimate scenes.