The Bountiful Land - Icelandic Food Tradition and Food History (2019)
Elín Methúsalemsdóttir and her family, from the old farm Bustarfell, take us through the history of Icelandic food traditions, from the settlement period to the present day. In the beginning, Icelandic cooking was characterized by scarcity, and Icelanders had to be extremely resourceful with the little that nature provided. Now, however, the Icelandic kitchen exists in the modern world, influenced by immigration, food tourism, and global trends in farming and cuisine.
Director: Ásdís Thoroddsen
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: October 17, 2019
Screenplay
- Ásdís Thoroddsen (Screenplay)
Music: Hildigunnur Rúnarsdóttir
Cinematography: Carolina Salas, Jóhann Máni Jóhannsson
Editing: Ásdís Thoroddsen
Language: Íslenska
Original Language: is
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Bountiful Land - Icelandic Food Tradition and Food History about?
- Elín Methúsalemsdóttir and her family, from the old farm Bustarfell, take us through the history of Icelandic food traditions, from the settlement period to the present day. In the beginning, Icelandic cooking was characterized by scarcity, and Icelanders had to be extremely resourceful with the little that nature provided. Now, however, the Icelandic kitchen exists in the modern world, influenced by immigration, food tourism, and global trends in farming and cuisine.
- Who directed The Bountiful Land - Icelandic Food Tradition and Food History?
- The Bountiful Land - Icelandic Food Tradition and Food History was directed by Ásdís Thoroddsen.
- How long is The Bountiful Land - Icelandic Food Tradition and Food History?
- The Bountiful Land - Icelandic Food Tradition and Food History has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is The Bountiful Land - Icelandic Food Tradition and Food History?
- The Bountiful Land - Icelandic Food Tradition and Food History is a Documentary film.