Mývatn - Lake of Birds and Midges (1986)

Mývatn, which literally means the lake of midges, is in an active volcanic area at the edge of the interior desert of Northern Iceland. The shallow lake supports a wealth of fish and waterfowl, including some species of birds that are rarely seen elsewhere in Europe. The film follows the birds of this unique marshland through the year.

Director: Magnús Magnússon
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 28 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Music: Sveinbjörn I. Baldvinsson
Cinematography: Magnús Magnússon
Editing: Páll Steingrímsson, Magnús Magnússon
Production: Emmson Film
Country: Iceland
Language: Íslenska
Original Language: is
More Films by Director: Magnús Magnússon
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mývatn - Lake of Birds and Midges about?
Mývatn, which literally means the lake of midges, is in an active volcanic area at the edge of the interior desert of Northern Iceland. The shallow lake supports a wealth of fish and waterfowl, including some species of birds that are rarely seen elsewhere in Europe. The film follows the birds of this unique marshland through the year.
Who directed Mývatn - Lake of Birds and Midges?
Mývatn - Lake of Birds and Midges was directed by Magnús Magnússon.
How long is Mývatn - Lake of Birds and Midges?
Mývatn - Lake of Birds and Midges has a runtime of 28m (28 minutes).
What genre is Mývatn - Lake of Birds and Midges?
Mývatn - Lake of Birds and Midges is a Documentary film.
Where was Mývatn - Lake of Birds and Midges produced?
Mývatn - Lake of Birds and Midges was produced in Iceland.