Icelandic Film Centre
Íslenska

Occupation Years, The

Tells of the years during the allied occupation of Iceland from 1940-1945. While a number of scenes depict daily life in Iceland (a combination of live footage and staged sequences), a substantial part of the film is concerned with military activities in Iceland and abroad, and the political development which lead to the proclamation of the Republic of Iceland in 1944. The film includes archive footage from English, American, German and Norwegian sources and incorporates interviews with people who lived through the era.

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About the film

  • Type
    Documentary
  • National Premiere Date
    November 14, 1967, Háskólabíó
  • Length
    180 min.
  • Language
    Icelandic
  • Original Title
    Hernámsárin
  • International Title
    Occupation Years, The
  • Production Year
    1967
  • Production Countries
    Iceland
  • Premiere TV Channel
    RÚV
  • Number of Episodes
    2
  • IMDB
  • Icelandic Film Centre Grant
    No
  • Production Format
    35mm
  • Color
    Black & white

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