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In this episode, Steffi and Aðalbjörn discuss the new Netflix movie "Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga." Eurovision is very popular in Iceland although they never won the competition. This year, Daði Freyr's Song Think About Things was tipped the favorite. Unfortunately, the song contest was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. The movie follows Sigrit and Lars from the small town Húsavík. Together they go on a journey to win the famous song contest. Through the story, the film touches on several Icelandic cliches, myths, and insider jokes.  Listen to the episode to find out: How well does the movie portrait Icelandic culture and society? What is Eurovision, and why is Iceland so crazy about it? Do Icelanders believe in elves? (Spoiler: Listen to a real-life elve story) And finally, does the movie deserve the hype? Links that make you sing: Draumur um Nínu (1991) Song in Icelandic Langauge at Eurovision Gledibankinn - Bank of Fun (1986) Song in Icelandic Langauge at Eurovision Húsavík Live Cams