Top 10 Icelandic Detective Films to Watch

Description: Although not Icelandic in origin, the film features significant scenes shot in Iceland, where the protagonist embarks on a quest that involves solving a mystery. The Icelandic landscapes serve as a backdrop for his journey of self-discovery.

Fact: The film's director, Ben Stiller, chose Iceland for its unique and visually stunning locations.

Description: While not strictly a detective film, "The Deep" involves a survival story where a fisherman must solve the mystery of his own survival after his boat sinks. The film's setting in Iceland's harsh waters adds a layer of intrigue and detective-like problem-solving.

Fact: The film is based on the true story of Guðlaugur Friðþórsson, who survived 6 hours in the freezing ocean.

Description: This film explores the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis in Iceland, where a journalist investigates a series of mysterious deaths linked to a secret society. It's a detective story wrapped in political intrigue.

Fact: The film was inspired by real events and the public's reaction to the financial crisis.

Description: While more of a drama, this film involves a retired police officer investigating the death of his granddaughter, uncovering family secrets. It's a slow-burning detective story with deep emotional resonance.

Fact: The film was selected as Iceland's entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 92nd Academy Awards.

Description: This gripping series follows a small Icelandic town cut off from the world by a snowstorm, where a murder investigation unfolds. It's a detective story that uses Iceland's isolation to heighten the suspense.

Fact: "Trapped" was the first Icelandic TV series to be sold to the UK and the US.

Description: Based on Arnaldur Indriðason's novel, this film follows a detective investigating a murder that leads him to explore Iceland's genetic database, revealing dark secrets from the past. It's a perfect blend of modern technology and traditional detective work, set against Iceland's rugged beauty.

Fact: The film was Iceland's submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in

Description: This gritty crime drama follows a young man's descent into the Reykjavik drug scene, where he must navigate through betrayal and violence. It's a detective story in the sense that the protagonist must solve the puzzle of his own survival in a dangerous underworld.

Fact: The film was Iceland's entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 85th Academy Awards.

Description: This series delves into a series of murders linked to a notorious orphanage in Iceland, with detectives from both Iceland and Sweden working together to solve the case. It's a dark, atmospheric detective story.

Fact: It's one of the most expensive TV series ever produced in Iceland.

Description: Set in the 1970s, this film follows a detective investigating a murder on a remote Icelandic island, uncovering layers of secrets and historical mysteries. It's a classic detective tale with a distinctly Icelandic twist.

Fact: The film is based on a real unsolved murder from

Description: A political thriller where a minister's disappearance leads to a complex investigation involving corruption and conspiracy. The film uses Iceland's political landscape as a backdrop for its detective narrative.

Fact: The film was Iceland's submission for the Best International Feature Film at the 93rd Academy Awards.