Icelandic Film Centre
Íslenska

Mývatn - Lake of Birds and Midges

Mývatn, which literally means the lake of midges, is in an active volcanic area at the edge of the interior desert of Northern Iceland. The shallow lake supports a wealth of fish and waterfowl, including some species of birds that are rarely seen elsewhere in Europe. The film follows the birds of this unique marshland through the year.

Crew

About the film

  • Type
    Documentary
  • Length
    28 min. 24 sec.
  • Language
    Icelandic, English
  • Original Title
    Mývatn
  • International Title
    Mývatn - Lake of Birds and Midges
  • Production Year
    1986
  • Production Countries
    Iceland
  • Premiere TV Channel
    RÚV
  • Icelandic Film Centre Grant
    Yes
  • Production Format
    16mm
  • Color
    Yes

Company Credits

Television distribution

  • Iceland
    RÚV, 1994