Icelandic Film Centre
Íslenska

Icelandic Herring Industry, The

This corporate documentary describes one year in the production of herring, starting with marketing speculations and research of the year's possible catch. It shows the herring caught at sea, landed, salted, and tended to until it is exported after passing rigorous quality control. Intertwined with this story is the history of the herring industry in Iceland.

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About the film

  • Type
    Documentary
  • National Premiere Date
    February 1, 1987
  • Length
    59 min.
  • Language
    Icelandic, English
  • Original Title
    Silfur hafsins
  • International Title
    Icelandic Herring Industry, The
  • Production Year
    1987
  • Production Countries
    Iceland
  • Icelandic Film Centre Grant
    No
  • Production Format
    16mm
  • Color
    Yes

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