Tongue Cutters (2017)

Small children. Big Knives.

Tongue Cutters (2017) poster

Hidden between a row of fishermen gutting fish, standing on a floor full of blood and intestines we find Tobias (10). In front of him is a big box filled with cod heads. With an almost frightening pace he slices and cuts the tongues off the heads, and puts them on a big nail. In the northern part of Norway Tobias and many other children work as cod tongue cutters. The tongues are considered a delicacy, and they are exported around the world to countries like China and Japan. But in Northern Norway they are simply everyday food when in season. The children start from the age of 6, and can earn a lot of money during a winter season. This job has always been reserved for the children, as long as the fishing industry has existed.

Director: Solveig Melkeraaen
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 82 min
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Production: Medieoperatørene
Country: Norway
Language: Norsk
Original Language: no

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More Films by Director: Solveig Melkeraaen
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tongue Cutters about?
Hidden between a row of fishermen gutting fish, standing on a floor full of blood and intestines we find Tobias (10). In front of him is a big box filled with cod heads. With an almost frightening pace he slices and cuts the tongues off the heads, and puts them on a big nail. In the northern part of Norway Tobias and many other children work as cod tongue cutters. The tongues are considered a delicacy, and they are exported around the world to countries like China and Japan. But in Northern Norway they are simply everyday food when in season. The children start from the age of 6, and can earn a lot of money during a winter season. This job has always been reserved for the children, as long as the fishing industry has existed.
Who directed Tongue Cutters?
Tongue Cutters was directed by Solveig Melkeraaen.
Who stars in Tongue Cutters?
Tongue Cutters stars Tobias Evensen, Ylva Melkeraaen Lundell.
How long is Tongue Cutters?
Tongue Cutters has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
What genre is Tongue Cutters?
Tongue Cutters is a Documentary film.
Where was Tongue Cutters produced?
Tongue Cutters was produced in Norway.