The Far Traveller (2020)
When she died around 1050 AD, a littleknown Viking explorer had become the most traveled woman of the Middle Ages. She had sailed across the Atlantic Ocean eight times and her travels extended from Iceland to Greenland, North America, Scandinavia, the British Isles, through Europe, and all the way to the Vatican in Rome. She was rescued by Leif Erikson from the shipwreck that earned him the nickname Leif the Lucky. Her name was Gudrídur Thorbjarnardóttir, aka the Far Traveller.
Director: Anna Dís Ólafsdóttir
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date: March 18, 2020
Cast
- Imelda Staunton - Narrator
Screenplay
- Anna Dís Ólafsdóttir (Screenplay)
Music: Eivör Pálsdóttir
Cinematography: Jóhann Sigfússon
Language: English, Íslenska
Original Language: is
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Far Traveller about?
- When she died around 1050 AD, a littleknown Viking explorer had become the most traveled woman of the Middle Ages. She had sailed across the Atlantic Ocean eight times and her travels extended from Iceland to Greenland, North America, Scandinavia, the British Isles, through Europe, and all the way to the Vatican in Rome. She was rescued by Leif Erikson from the shipwreck that earned him the nickname Leif the Lucky. Her name was Gudrídur Thorbjarnardóttir, aka the Far Traveller.
- Who directed The Far Traveller?
- The Far Traveller was directed by Anna Dís Ólafsdóttir.
- Who stars in The Far Traveller?
- The Far Traveller stars Imelda Staunton.
- How long is The Far Traveller?
- The Far Traveller has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
- What genre is The Far Traveller?
- The Far Traveller is a Documentary film.