Iceland in Moving Pictures (1925): cast, story & where to watch
1925 · Film
Released in 1925, Iceland in Moving Pictures is a documentary film directed by Loftur Guðmundsson, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. There is very little information available online on this little gem, the first 'feature-length' film shot exclusively in Iceland by an Icelandic director, the pioneer Loftur Guðmundsson. Director and crew travelled all around the country with the ambitious goal of documenting all the aspects of the local life at the time. Fishing plays an important role (being then, by far, the number one national industry); one can also witness the humble beginnings of 'city-life' in the capital, one of the first (or was it the very first?) cars driving in Iceland, beautiful pastoral shots of farm-lands, ladies posing in the national costume, as well as fighters indulging in the national sport, 'glyma'. The 21st century traveller will be able to recognize a number of landmarks. The images are often naive, genuine, and captivating. In my opinion one of the most valuable Icelandic films. --Ewolve
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Iceland in Moving Pictures page.
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- Where can I watch Iceland in Moving Pictures (1925)?
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- When was Iceland in Moving Pictures released?
- Iceland in Moving Pictures was released in 1925, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.