Land Without Arms (1987)

A documentary about the perennially controversial issue of the U.S. Nato Base in Iceland. After overing the historical background of the bace, the film deals with the present situation from three different viewpoints: A) The role of the base in the context of international warfare in the North Atlantic and how Iceland would be defended in case of crises; B) The social impact that the presence of these forces has had on everyday life in Iceland, especially the surrounding communities; C) The economical importance of the base in Icelandic society. The film is an objective study of the situation and its author's purpose is to inform rather than influence the viewer.

Director: Sigurður Snæberg Jónsson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
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Screenplay

Music: Steingrímur Eyfjörð Guðmundsson
Cinematography: Karl Oskarsson
Editing: Sigurður Snæberg Jónsson
Production: Filmusmiðjan hf.
Country: Iceland
Language: English, Íslenska
Original Language: is
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Land Without Arms about?
A documentary about the perennially controversial issue of the U.S. Nato Base in Iceland. After overing the historical background of the bace, the film deals with the present situation from three different viewpoints: A) The role of the base in the context of international warfare in the North Atlantic and how Iceland would be defended in case of crises; B) The social impact that the presence of these forces has had on everyday life in Iceland, especially the surrounding communities; C) The economical importance of the base in Icelandic society. The film is an objective study of the situation and its author's purpose is to inform rather than influence the viewer.
Who directed Land Without Arms?
Land Without Arms was directed by Sigurður Snæberg Jónsson.
How long is Land Without Arms?
Land Without Arms has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Land Without Arms?
Land Without Arms is a Documentary film.
Where was Land Without Arms produced?
Land Without Arms was produced in Iceland.