Íslenska

Farmer

Filmed against the background of the mountainous north of Iceland with its magnificent scenery, this film shows the life of a lone farmer in an isolated fjord, whose inhabitants have slowly deserted it for the relative ease and comfort of the city life. This farmer, however, is too attached to his land and persist in remaining there, despite the difficulties he has to confront. Through his eyes and those of his peers, the trend of Icelandic society away from traditional agriculture towards industrialisation is viewed with sympathetic regret.

Crew

About the film

  • Type
    Documentary
  • Length
    29 min. 36 sec.
  • Language
    Icelandic
  • Original Title
    Bóndi
  • International Title
    Farmer
  • Production Year
    1975
  • Production Countries
    Iceland
  • Website
  • Icelandic Film Centre Grant
    No
  • Production Format
    16mm
  • Color
    Yes

Company Credits

Festivals

  • 1978
    Reykjavik Film Festival - Award: First prize