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Survival in the High North

A controversial documentary on the struggle of three small nations, Greenland, Iceland and the Faeroe Islands, for survival in the harsh natural surroundings of the Hight north. The film focuses on forceful campaigns against these nations' economic interests, launched worldwide by international protest groups, such as Greenpeace. It is the traditional utilization of marine mammals, whales and seals, that is opposed bitterly by the protest groups, who usually claim that the hunting methods are inhumane or that the whale stocks face extinction-claims which are rejected outright by scientists.

About the film

  • Type
    Documentary
  • National Premiere Date
    March 14, 1989
  • Length
    54 min. 42 sec.
  • Language
    English
  • Original Title
    Lífsbjörg í norðurhöfum
  • International Title
    Survival in the High North
  • Production Year
    1989
  • Production Countries
    Iceland
  • Premiere TV Channel
    RÚV
  • Icelandic Film Centre Grant
    No
  • Production Format
    Betacam
  • Color
    Yes

Company Credits

Festivals

  • 1989
    Cannes Film Festival

Television distribution

  • Iceland
    RÚV, 1991