Icelandic Film Centre
Íslenska

Puffin Season

This film is about the traditional puffin catch in the Westman Islands and shows the fowlers in action, often performing breathtaking feats in the soaring cliffs to accomplish their goal. Ancient hunting techniques are shown, and the extreme dangers that men faced to secure their livelihood. These techniques have passed on basically unchanged from generation to generation.

Crew

About the film

  • Type
    Documentary
  • Length
    45 min.
  • Language
    Icelandic, English
  • Original Title
    Lundatími
  • International Title
    Puffin Season
  • Production Year
    1975
  • Production Countries
    Iceland
  • Icelandic Film Centre Grant
    No
  • Production Format
    16mm
  • Color
    Yes