Across the Interior of Iceland (1983)

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The film is about travelling on horseback across the Icelandic interior on the main route, which once connected the north of Iceland with the shout. This route was the scene of a tragic accident in the 18th century, when young farmers moving a flock of sheep to the North, perished in a snowstorm. For many years following the incident the track was not used, until the 19th century, when Captain Daniel Bruun from Denmark, accompanied by a photographer and a water-colour artist, crossed the difficult terrain, deep rivers, and rocky heights in sun, rain, fog and wind, marking the way with stones laboriously heaped into cairns.

Director: Ágúst Guðmundsson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 24 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Ari Kristinsson
Editing: Ágúst Guðmundsson
Production: Ísfilm (IS)
Country: Iceland
Language: Íslenska
Original Language: is
More Films by Director: Ágúst Guðmundsson
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Across the Interior of Iceland about?
The film is about travelling on horseback across the Icelandic interior on the main route, which once connected the north of Iceland with the shout. This route was the scene of a tragic accident in the 18th century, when young farmers moving a flock of sheep to the North, perished in a snowstorm. For many years following the incident the track was not used, until the 19th century, when Captain Daniel Bruun from Denmark, accompanied by a photographer and a water-colour artist, crossed the difficult terrain, deep rivers, and rocky heights in sun, rain, fog and wind, marking the way with stones laboriously heaped into cairns.
Who directed Across the Interior of Iceland?
Across the Interior of Iceland was directed by Ágúst Guðmundsson.
Who stars in Across the Interior of Iceland?
Across the Interior of Iceland stars Indriði G. Þorsteinsson, Harald Jespersen, Jóhannes Geir Jónsson.
How long is Across the Interior of Iceland?
Across the Interior of Iceland has a runtime of 24m (24 minutes).
What genre is Across the Interior of Iceland?
Across the Interior of Iceland is a Documentary film.
Where was Across the Interior of Iceland produced?
Across the Interior of Iceland was produced in Iceland.