Cod Wars (2001)
It’s now 40 years since the end of the Cod Wars between Britain and Iceland. During the 1950s and 60s, Britain consumed 430,000 tons of cod each year, but as the stocks started to diminish the livelihoods of fishing communities in both countries were at stake. Iceland took steps to protect their fishing industry - the mainstay of their economy - resulting in the three so-called Cod Wars. This was a David and Goliath struggle, where the small fleet of Icelandic gunboats were pitted against the British trawlers and the Royal Navy in the North Atlantic. This Icelandic film, made in 2001, tells the story from both sides and reflects on the impact of the Cod Wars in Grimsby and Hull.
Director: Magnús Viðar Sigurðsson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 71 min
Release Date: January 1, 2001
Language: English, Íslenska
Original Language: is
Keywords
sea, fishing, environment
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cod Wars about?
- It’s now 40 years since the end of the Cod Wars between Britain and Iceland. During the 1950s and 60s, Britain consumed 430,000 tons of cod each year, but as the stocks started to diminish the livelihoods of fishing communities in both countries were at stake. Iceland took steps to protect their fishing industry - the mainstay of their economy - resulting in the three so-called Cod Wars. This was a David and Goliath struggle, where the small fleet of Icelandic gunboats were pitted against the British trawlers and the Royal Navy in the North Atlantic. This Icelandic film, made in 2001, tells the story from both sides and reflects on the impact of the Cod Wars in Grimsby and Hull.
- Who directed Cod Wars?
- Cod Wars was directed by Magnús Viðar Sigurðsson.
- How long is Cod Wars?
- Cod Wars has a runtime of 1h 11m (71 minutes).
- What genre is Cod Wars?
- Cod Wars is a Documentary film.