From Turfhouses to Technology (1995)
When the first Icelandic engineer returned to Iceland from his studies in Denmark a hundred years ago most Icelanders lived in great poverty in dark turf houses as thet had done for centuries. One could hardly speak of any roads, only some trails formed through the centuries by man and animals. There where no bridges over the rivers, only one lighthouse and no man-made harbour to speak of. This documentary shows the evoliution of technology in Iceland and the great changes that the society has undergone since the first engineer arrived with new ideas and knowledge that has turned Iceland into a highly modern society in a very short span of time.
Director: Steinþór Birgisson, Þiðrik Emilsson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: January 1, 1995
Production: Nýja Bíó
Country: Iceland
Language: Íslenska
Original Language: is
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is From Turfhouses to Technology about?
- When the first Icelandic engineer returned to Iceland from his studies in Denmark a hundred years ago most Icelanders lived in great poverty in dark turf houses as thet had done for centuries. One could hardly speak of any roads, only some trails formed through the centuries by man and animals. There where no bridges over the rivers, only one lighthouse and no man-made harbour to speak of. This documentary shows the evoliution of technology in Iceland and the great changes that the society has undergone since the first engineer arrived with new ideas and knowledge that has turned Iceland into a highly modern society in a very short span of time.
- Who directed From Turfhouses to Technology?
- From Turfhouses to Technology was directed by Steinþór Birgisson, Þiðrik Emilsson.
- How long is From Turfhouses to Technology?
- From Turfhouses to Technology has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is From Turfhouses to Technology?
- From Turfhouses to Technology is a Documentary film.
- Where was From Turfhouses to Technology produced?
- From Turfhouses to Technology was produced in Iceland.