Swimming Pool Stories
2022 · 74 min · ★ 8.0 · Documentary
Swimming Pool Stories is a visual presentation of the swimming pools around Iceland, the culture associated with them and the guests who use the outdoor pools daily, no matter the season or the weather condition. The social aspect of swimming pools in Iceland is one of their defining features.
Directed by Jón Karl Helgason
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