Íslenska

Herring Fishing

This film shows three different methods for catching herrings which Icelanders have used in the past century. The use of the nets is illustrated with animated graphics and then matched with live action on board. Live footage is shot off the south and east coast of Iceland.

About the film

  • Type
    Documentary
  • Length
    21 min.
  • Language
    Icelandic, English
  • Original Title
    Síldveiðar
  • International Title
    Herring Fishing
  • Production Year
    1986
  • Production Countries
    Iceland
  • Premiere TV Channel
    RÚV
  • Icelandic Film Centre Grant
    No
  • Production Format
    16mm
  • Color
    Yes