The Occupation Years (1967)

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Tells of the years during the allied occupation of Iceland from 1940-1945. While a number of scenes depict daily life in Iceland (a combination of live footage and staged sequences), a substantial part of the film is concerned with military activities in Iceland and abroad, and the political development which lead to the proclamation of the Republic of Iceland in 1944. The film includes archive footage from English, American, German and Norwegian sources and incorporates interviews with people who lived through the era.

Director: Reynir Oddsson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 180 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Vilhjálmur Knudsen, Reynir Oddsson
Editing: Graham Curtis, Reynir Oddsson
Production: United Motion Pictures
Country: Iceland
Language: Íslenska
Original Language: is
More Films by Director: Reynir Oddsson
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Occupation Years about?
Tells of the years during the allied occupation of Iceland from 1940-1945. While a number of scenes depict daily life in Iceland (a combination of live footage and staged sequences), a substantial part of the film is concerned with military activities in Iceland and abroad, and the political development which lead to the proclamation of the Republic of Iceland in 1944. The film includes archive footage from English, American, German and Norwegian sources and incorporates interviews with people who lived through the era.
Who directed The Occupation Years?
The Occupation Years was directed by Reynir Oddsson.
Who stars in The Occupation Years?
The Occupation Years stars Helga Backman, Ævar Kvaran, Helgi Skúlason.
How long is The Occupation Years?
The Occupation Years has a runtime of 3h 0m (180 minutes).
What genre is The Occupation Years?
The Occupation Years is a Documentary film.
Where was The Occupation Years produced?
The Occupation Years was produced in Iceland.