Icelandic Film Centre
Íslenska

Capelin and Driftnet Fishing

A film about a typical winter season on board an Icelandic fishing boat. The boat, Gunnar Jónsson, starts off from the Westman Islands and is at first mainly engaged in capelin fishing for fishmeal production. When January comes, the men start preparing for the traditional cod fishing period.

Crew

About the film

  • Type
    Documentary
  • National Premiere Date
    September 10, 1978
  • Length
    29 min.
  • Language
    Icelandic, English
  • Original Title
    Íslendingurinn og hafið
  • International Title
    Capelin and Driftnet Fishing
  • Production Year
    1978
  • Production Countries
    Iceland
  • Premiere TV Channel
    RÚV
  • Icelandic Film Centre Grant
    No
  • Production Format
    16mm
  • Color
    Yes