Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1461 in DVD
• Released on: 2007-11-05
• Rating: To Be Announced
• Aspect ratio: 1.77:1
• Format: PAL
• Subtitled in: German, English, Icelandic, French, Italian, Danish, Spanish, Portuguese
• Number of discs: 2
• Running time: 97 minutes

Synopsis
Sigur Ros’ homecoming tour HEIMA in 2006 saw the band play in over 13 different locations all across Iceland in support of their album ‘Takk’. This film, directed by the Oscar nominated Dean DeBlois, combines material from all these locations --both big and small-- features music from all four of the bands albums as well as interviews and backstage footage.

Customer Reviews

Simply stunning
I can only reiterate what has already been said. This is not just a music DVD, but rather a work of art to be compared with the best albums of all times.

The sound quality is such that you dont even realise they are playing live during most of the film as its so good, and the video quality....well there is nothing to stay but spectacular! We went to Iceland this year for our vacation, and it is simply amazing. They have captured the feeling that the group wants to give while travelling around.

Even if you are only vaguely familiar with Sigur Ros, you will enjoy this DVD immensely, and if you are a fan and dont have it, then dont even think....just order it!

A class act, a great DVD.
A really great addition to my music DVD collection. One to enjoy on many levels,the photography of the superb landscapes,and the very special talents of this band. It really hits you,that here are people who enjoy and love making great music. No sunglasses for interviews, no stylists, and you would assume no 200kg minders lurking in the background.This one is definitely a class act.

Very Powerful
Following their 2006 world tour Sigur Ros arrive home and embark on a free and unannounced tour of their native Iceland,'Heima' is a two disc document of this tour.The first disc includes interviews with the group who explain why the gigs take place in such unusual and rural 'venues' in the outskirts of Iceland including school halls,town halls,disused dams and small fields.As the reasons for playing at these locations are explained you realise that Sigur Ros are very aware of Iceland's geography,history and culture and are reluctant to let Western influence spoil a deep,rich tradition.I smiled when drummer Orri Pall Dyrason explained the reason for playing in a disused but once thriving fish processing factory in the ghost town of Djupavic-"We just wanted to bring some life back to the place for one more time".
Disc 2 is an elongated but no less intriguing affair which is taken up with all the music from disc 1 but includes delightful shots of the band visiting a museum, a chapel and village hall functions.
The viewer could be forgiven for mistaking 'Heima' as a film/documentary about Iceland with Sigur Ros providing the soundrack.Footage of the bleak,beautiful landscape with camera shots of drying clothes,children playing on beaches and dogs wandering inbetween speakers,wires and instruments while Sigur Ros perform songs in the open-air is an unusual breath of fresh air.This music,intense and beautiful set to the stunning scenery of caves,fjords,snow-capped mountains,icy rivers and remote disused buildings provides such a refreshing change to the sometimes transparent 'Western Pop' culture as we know it.The film of the group attending functions and dining with their fellow countrymen,women and children is a lovely touch and is almost as absorbing as the music itself.Iceland's people,religion and landscape really do play a large part in this moving and beautiful film.No cheering crowds or close up camera shots here,just a group of young musicians not basking in the limelight but modestly displaying their talent while showing their appreciation,admiration and love for their country,culture and people.
With 'Heima' Sigur Ros have re-invented the 'rock' film.
You will not have seen another music documentary quite like this.