Þórsmörk - The Hidden Valley of Thor (1997)

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A breathtakingly beautiful valley between three glaciers, one of them Eyjafjallajökull. It may well have been the inspiration to Tolkien as he visited. Iceland before he started drawing the outlines of the famous Ring Trilogy. Thorsmork can only be reached with difficulty, hidden away between glaciers and trecherous rivers, but is still one of the most popular places in the country to visit. The film about Thorsmörk shows it’s beauty and lure. From bird’s eye view you will experience an overall impression of a magical landscape; where the deep green of lush plants meets the blackness of the wide sands lined with silvery bands of untamed rivers flowing through it. And right above rise magnificent glacier covered mountains. Thorsmörk’s flora, fauna and geography is explained by a narrator, guiding the viewer through the magical landscape of one of nature’s unforgetteble beauty spots.

Director: Valdimar Leifsson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 50 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Gunnar Þórðarson
Cinematography: Valdimar Leifsson
Production: Lífsmynd Film
Country: Iceland
Language: Íslenska
Original Language: is
More Films by Director: Valdimar Leifsson
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Þórsmörk - The Hidden Valley of Thor about?
A breathtakingly beautiful valley between three glaciers, one of them Eyjafjallajökull. It may well have been the inspiration to Tolkien as he visited. Iceland before he started drawing the outlines of the famous Ring Trilogy. Thorsmork can only be reached with difficulty, hidden away between glaciers and trecherous rivers, but is still one of the most popular places in the country to visit. The film about Thorsmörk shows it’s beauty and lure. From bird’s eye view you will experience an overall impression of a magical landscape; where the deep green of lush plants meets the blackness of the wide sands lined with silvery bands of untamed rivers flowing through it. And right above rise magnificent glacier covered mountains. Thorsmörk’s flora, fauna and geography is explained by a narrator, guiding the viewer through the magical landscape of one of nature’s unforgetteble beauty spots.
Who directed Þórsmörk - The Hidden Valley of Thor?
Þórsmörk - The Hidden Valley of Thor was directed by Valdimar Leifsson.
Who stars in Þórsmörk - The Hidden Valley of Thor?
Þórsmörk - The Hidden Valley of Thor stars Ari Trausti Guðmundsson.
How long is Þórsmörk - The Hidden Valley of Thor?
Þórsmörk - The Hidden Valley of Thor has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
What genre is Þórsmörk - The Hidden Valley of Thor?
Þórsmörk - The Hidden Valley of Thor is a Documentary film.
Where was Þórsmörk - The Hidden Valley of Thor produced?
Þórsmörk - The Hidden Valley of Thor was produced in Iceland.