Blood and Ink

Blood and Ink 1989

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A documentary about the life and work of the Icelandic writer Gunnar Gunnarsson.

1989

The Floating, Fishing, Freezing Plant

The Floating, Fishing, Freezing Plant 1988

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A film about a new type of trawler which processes its catch on board. There is a great demand for fish which is processed with this method and many believe these vessels to be the future of deep sea fishing. This film is shot on board one of these trawlers, Hólmadrangur, and deals mainly with the processing of the fish below deck.

1988

The Woman in the Art of Ásmundur Sveinsson

The Woman in the Art of Ásmundur Sveinsson 1986

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In this documentary, we witness the manifold presence of woman as mother, lover, worker and symbol in the works of the artist, and follow the development of her role during the career of the artist.

1986

Korpúlfsstaðir

Korpúlfsstaðir 1986

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The story of Korpúlfsstaðir, a formerly a highly productive dairy farm, now a flourishing cultural center.

1986

Eldflóðið steyptist ofan hlíð

Eldflóðið steyptist ofan hlíð 1984

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A documentary about the disastrous consequences of a volcanic eruption known as "Skaftáreldar", which took place in 1784.

1984

Survival Therapy

Survival Therapy 1984

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In recent years, various people working with "problem youths" have been experimenting with programmes that have come under the heading of "Survival Therapy". Among other things, the treatment involves exposure to a difficult environment. City kids are transferred from their traditional habitat to the desolate interior of the country where they have to tackle manifold problems. For instance, they plod long distances across rough terrain in all kinds of weather, carrying heavy rucksacks on their backs for several days. This documentary covers a tour by British and Icelandic youngsters of the Icelandic interior ruing the summer of 1983. The young people come from London, Bristol, Liverpool and Reykjavík. All are at odds with society and have records of drug abuse, delinquency and violence.

1984

From Iceland to Brazil

From Iceland to Brazil 1982

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A documentary about Icelandic immigrants who moved to Brazil in the 19th century. Their path is traced and a visit paid to some of their descendants.

1982