The Laxá Farmers (2013)
The Laxá Farmers is about old farmers who 40 years ago blew up a dam to save their valley. They had protested for years but were losing the battle and being chased off their land when in the middle of the night they brought out the dynamite. This event marks the birth of environmentalism in Iceland. The farmers won a court case against them by sticking together and all confessing. For 40 years they have never revealed the secret. Until now.
Director: Grímur Hákonarson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 64 min
Release Date: January 24, 2013
Editing: Steinþór Birgisson, Eva Lind Höskuldsdóttir
Production: Ground Control
Country: Iceland
Language: Íslenska
Original Language: is
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Laxá Farmers about?
- The Laxá Farmers is about old farmers who 40 years ago blew up a dam to save their valley. They had protested for years but were losing the battle and being chased off their land when in the middle of the night they brought out the dynamite. This event marks the birth of environmentalism in Iceland. The farmers won a court case against them by sticking together and all confessing. For 40 years they have never revealed the secret. Until now.
- Who directed The Laxá Farmers?
- The Laxá Farmers was directed by Grímur Hákonarson.
- How long is The Laxá Farmers?
- The Laxá Farmers has a runtime of 1h 4m (64 minutes).
- What genre is The Laxá Farmers?
- The Laxá Farmers is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Laxá Farmers produced?
- The Laxá Farmers was produced in Iceland.