Edda's Ride to the South (1987)

This film is about a ten year old girl, Edda, who is taking part, for the first time, in the famous Icelandic horse tournament at Hella. Together with her girlfriend, the two children travel on horseback over mountains and rivers to reach Hella, some 100 km South of Reykjavík. After a two day journey they reach their destination where over 5,000 people have gathered for the tournament. Edda has been practicing her riding for over a year and now the big day has finally come.

Director: Ralph Christians
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 25 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Music: Michael Ehlers
Cinematography: Páll Steingrímsson, Ari Kristinsson
Editing: Werner Schäfer
Production: Magma films
Country: Iceland
Language: Deutsch, Íslenska
Original Language: is
More Films by Director: Ralph Christians
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Edda's Ride to the South about?
This film is about a ten year old girl, Edda, who is taking part, for the first time, in the famous Icelandic horse tournament at Hella. Together with her girlfriend, the two children travel on horseback over mountains and rivers to reach Hella, some 100 km South of Reykjavík. After a two day journey they reach their destination where over 5,000 people have gathered for the tournament. Edda has been practicing her riding for over a year and now the big day has finally come.
Who directed Edda's Ride to the South?
Edda's Ride to the South was directed by Ralph Christians.
How long is Edda's Ride to the South?
Edda's Ride to the South has a runtime of 25m (25 minutes).
What genre is Edda's Ride to the South?
Edda's Ride to the South is a Documentary film.
Where was Edda's Ride to the South produced?
Edda's Ride to the South was produced in Iceland.