Icelandic Film Centre
Íslenska

Thumb, The

A documentary about a daring climb to the top of Þumall (the Thumb) a mountain in Skaftafellsöraefi district, in the South of Iceland. The preparation of the climbers is shown, as well as their journey through the National Park Skaftafell, towards the root of the mountain. The climb is delayed by the weather, but eventually, Þumall is conquered.

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About the film

  • Type
    Documentary
  • Length
    28 min.
  • Language
    Icelandic, English, German
  • Original Title
    Þumall
  • International Title
    Thumb, The
  • Production Year
    1987
  • Premiere TV Channel
    RÚV
  • Icelandic Film Centre Grant
    Yes
  • Production Format
    16mm
  • Color
    Yes

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