Icelandic Film Centre
Íslenska

Lobster Fishing

Shot on board a boat from the Westman Islands, this film covers a typical fishing trip. Follows the three-man crew of this small vessel at their work: hauling in the net, gathering up the catch of lobster from the decks, and stowing it away on ice in special barrels.

Crew

About the film

  • Type
    Documentary
  • Length
    15 min.
  • Language
    Icelandic, English
  • Original Title
    Humarróður
  • International Title
    Lobster Fishing
  • Production Year
    1979
  • Production Countries
    Iceland
  • Icelandic Film Centre Grant
    No
  • Production Format
    16mm
  • Color
    Yes

Festivals

  • 1980
    Reykjavík Film Festival