At the Edge of the World
This documentary tells a contemporary story about a shameful past, about lives scarred by violence and neglect. Dark secrets cam to light in late 2006 and turned Icelandic society on its head. The revelations of the next few weeks were shocking: Young boys beaten and raped and systematically humiliated while in the care of the state. The small island nation faced hard questions as the victims voices were finally heard after decades of silence.
The film takes a quiet approach with intimate in-camera narrative from the subjects themselves interwoven with archive material (including extensive footage from Breidavik in the 1950s and 1960s) and stunning imagery from Iceland´s remote West-Fjords. It's an emotional story, told with dignity and reserve.
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About the film
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TypeDocumentary
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National Premiere DateOctober 19, 2007, Háskólabíó
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Length92 min.
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LanguageIcelandic
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Original TitleSyndir feðranna
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International TitleAt the Edge of the World
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Production Year2007
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Production CountriesIceland
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Icelandic Film Centre GrantYes
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Production Format35mm
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ColorYes
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Screening format and subtitles35mm film with English sub. - DigiBeta with English sub.
Company Credits
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Festivals
- 2010Scandinavian Film Festival
- 2010Nordland Art Festival
- 2009Tromsö International Film Festival
- 2009Eurodok
- 2009Scanorama
- 2008Göteborg International Film Festival
- 2008Nordische Filmtage Lubeck
- 2008Nordisk Panorama
- 2008Tromsö International Film Festival
- 2008Thessaloniki International Documentary Film Festival (Images of the 21st Century)
- 2007Edduverðlaunin / Edda Awards - Award: Documentary of the Year.
Releases
- Sena, 2007 - DVD
