Survival in the High North (1989)
A controversial documentary on the struggle of three small nations, Greenland, Iceland and the Faeroe Islands, for survival in the harsh natural surroundings of the Hight north. The film focuses on forceful campaigns against these nations' economic interests, launched worldwide by international protest groups, such as Greenpeace. It is the traditional utilization of marine mammals, whales and seals, that is opposed bitterly by the protest groups, who usually claim that the hunting methods are inhumane or that the whale stocks face extinction-claims which are rejected outright by scientists.
Director: Edda Sverrisdóttir, Magnús Guðmundsson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 54 min
Release Date: March 14, 1989
Cinematography: Baldur Hrafnkell Jónsson
Editing: Edda Sverrisdóttir, Guðmundur Arnbjarnarson
Production: Magned Film
Country: Iceland
Language: English
Original Language: is
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Survival in the High North about?
- A controversial documentary on the struggle of three small nations, Greenland, Iceland and the Faeroe Islands, for survival in the harsh natural surroundings of the Hight north. The film focuses on forceful campaigns against these nations' economic interests, launched worldwide by international protest groups, such as Greenpeace. It is the traditional utilization of marine mammals, whales and seals, that is opposed bitterly by the protest groups, who usually claim that the hunting methods are inhumane or that the whale stocks face extinction-claims which are rejected outright by scientists.
- Who directed Survival in the High North?
- Survival in the High North was directed by Edda Sverrisdóttir, Magnús Guðmundsson.
- How long is Survival in the High North?
- Survival in the High North has a runtime of 54m (54 minutes).
- What genre is Survival in the High North?
- Survival in the High North is a Documentary film.
- Where was Survival in the High North produced?
- Survival in the High North was produced in Iceland.