Icelandic Film Centre

In the Realm of the Gyr Falcon

Magnús Magnússon´s captivating footage gives viewers the opportunity to experience Icelandic nature in a unique way. The film portrays the lives of two gyr falcon couples in the North of Iceland. The viewer follows their struggle to raise chicks under harsh conditions. In the Realm of the Gyr Falcon is fascinating cinema for all those interested in birds and Icelandic nature.

Crew

Directed by

Magnús Magnússon (I), Karl Sigtryggsson
Screenplay

Magnús Magnússon (I), Karl Sigtryggsson
Director of Photography

Magnús Magnússon (I), Karl Sigtryggsson, Chrish Haward
Editor

Karl Sigtryggsson, Friðgeir Axfjörð
Music Composer

Tryggvi M. Baldvinsson, Matthías M.D. Hemstock, Óskar Guðjónsson, Ómar Guðjónsson
Camera Assistant

Þorgerður S. Guðmundsdóttir, Svenja Samler
Foley

Norbert Schlauink
Lyrics by

Helgi H. Jónsson, Ólafur K. Nielsen
Music Performers

Steindór Andersen
Narration

Oddný Helgadóttir, Ólafur K. Nielsen
Sound

Gunnar Árnason
Stills Photography

Daniel Bergman, Magnús Magnússon (I), Karl Skírnisson, Ólafur K. Nielsen
Studio

Steinþór Birgisson, Elísabet Thoroddsen

About the film

Type

Documentary
National Premiere Date

May 3, 2009
Length

52 min.
Language

Icelandic
Original Title

Í ríki fálkans
International Title

In the Realm of the Gyr Falcon
Production Year

2009
Production Countries

Iceland
Icelandic Film Centre Grant

Yes
Production Format

Digibeta Pal
Aspect Ratio

16:9
Color

Yes
Sound

Dolby Stereo

Company Credits

Production Company

Emmson Film
Supported by

Icelandic Film Centre

Releases

Bergvík, 2009 - mynddiskur (DVD)

Stills

Poster

Poster

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