The Icelandic Eider (1995)

The eider do not migrate to warmer areas but survive the harsh winters in the North Atlantic. Perhaps that is why nature has provided the eider with down that has more insulatingqualities than any other bird down. The dilm shows eider "farming", a unique form of harvesting the down without harming the birds. The eider the most numerous of all ducks and geese in Iceland, counting more than half a million individuals. They return year after to a well kept colony, the biggest counting more than 6000 pairs. The female eders are seen lining ther nests with down which they pluck from their bodies. The down is collected after the clutch has left the nest.

Director: Páll Steingrímsson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 29 min
Release Date:
Production: KVIK Film Productions
Country: Iceland
Language: Íslenska
Original Language: is

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Icelandic Eider about?
The eider do not migrate to warmer areas but survive the harsh winters in the North Atlantic. Perhaps that is why nature has provided the eider with down that has more insulatingqualities than any other bird down. The dilm shows eider "farming", a unique form of harvesting the down without harming the birds. The eider the most numerous of all ducks and geese in Iceland, counting more than half a million individuals. They return year after to a well kept colony, the biggest counting more than 6000 pairs. The female eders are seen lining ther nests with down which they pluck from their bodies. The down is collected after the clutch has left the nest.
Who directed The Icelandic Eider?
The Icelandic Eider was directed by Páll Steingrímsson.
How long is The Icelandic Eider?
The Icelandic Eider has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).
What genre is The Icelandic Eider?
The Icelandic Eider is a Documentary film.
Where was The Icelandic Eider produced?
The Icelandic Eider was produced in Iceland.