Icelandic Film Centre
Íslenska

Horses from Kirkjubaer, The

A documentary about the purebred Icelandic horse. All the horses featured in the film come from Kirkjubaer, where some remarkable horse breeding, quite unique in Iceland has been taking place since 1946. The film gives an account of the breeders and their work. The studs are shown in the pasture in different circumstances at all times of the year. Finally, the horses are shown with their riders, both on the race course and in the open, frequently in a magnificent landscape setting.

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About the film

  • Type
    Documentary
  • Length
    29 min.
  • Language
    Icelandic
  • Original Title
    Hrossin frá Kirkjubæ
  • International Title
    Horses from Kirkjubaer, The
  • Production Year
    1985
  • Production Countries
    Iceland
  • Icelandic Film Centre Grant
    No
  • Production Format
    16mm
  • Color
    Yes

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