Islands of Fire (1955)

Islands of Fire (1955) poster

The first light of dawn. The sound of a boat and the screech of birds fill the wide expanse of sea. Black rocks emerge from the water, the “sciara” – the volcanic scoria – of Stromboli, the underwater sulfurous emanations, the layers of reddish rock eroded by the sea. The roar of the volcano can be heard, the flames and the liquid lava are thrown skyward. As nature unleashes itself, the fishermen row toward the shore, the sheep stray and the women return home.

Director: Vittorio De Seta
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 11 min
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Screenplay

Cinematography: Vittorio De Seta
Editing: Vittorio De Seta
Production: Reportfilm, Vittorio De Seta
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it

Keywords

volcano, short film

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Islands of Fire about?
The first light of dawn. The sound of a boat and the screech of birds fill the wide expanse of sea. Black rocks emerge from the water, the “sciara” – the volcanic scoria – of Stromboli, the underwater sulfurous emanations, the layers of reddish rock eroded by the sea. The roar of the volcano can be heard, the flames and the liquid lava are thrown skyward. As nature unleashes itself, the fishermen row toward the shore, the sheep stray and the women return home.
Who directed Islands of Fire?
Islands of Fire was directed by Vittorio De Seta.
How long is Islands of Fire?
Islands of Fire has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
What genre is Islands of Fire?
Islands of Fire is a Documentary film.
Where was Islands of Fire produced?
Islands of Fire was produced in Italy.