The Herring Made Us All Rich (1989)

The story of a herring enterprise in Árneshreppur á Ströndum which began in 1934 with the construction of the country's biggest herring plant in the village of Djúpavík. The plant brought great prosperity to the community, in the mids of world depression. The film includes interviews with several people involved in this adventure as well as old films and photographs.

Director: Hjálmtýr Heiðdal
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 46 min
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Screenplay

Music: Gunnar Þórðarson
Cinematography: Guðmundur Bjartmarsson, Hjálmtýr Heiðdal
Editing: Hjálmtýr Heiðdal
Language: Íslenska
Original Language: is
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Herring Made Us All Rich about?
The story of a herring enterprise in Árneshreppur á Ströndum which began in 1934 with the construction of the country's biggest herring plant in the village of Djúpavík. The plant brought great prosperity to the community, in the mids of world depression. The film includes interviews with several people involved in this adventure as well as old films and photographs.
Who directed The Herring Made Us All Rich?
The Herring Made Us All Rich was directed by Hjálmtýr Heiðdal.
How long is The Herring Made Us All Rich?
The Herring Made Us All Rich has a runtime of 46m (46 minutes).
What genre is The Herring Made Us All Rich?
The Herring Made Us All Rich is a Documentary film.