Capelin and Driftnet Fishing (1978)
A film about a typical winter season on board an Icelandic fishing boat. The boat, Gunnar Jónsson, starts off from the Westman Islands and is at first mainly engaged in capelin fishing for fishmeal production. When January comes, the men start preparing for the traditional cod fishing period.
Director: Heiðar Marteinsson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 29 min
Release Date: September 10, 1978
Cast
- Magnús Bjarnfreðsson - Narrator
Screenplay
- Heiðar Marteinsson (Screenplay)
- Jón Hermannsson (Screenplay)
- Magnús Bjarnfreðsson (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Heiðar Marteinsson
Editing: Jón Hermannsson
Language: English, Íslenska
Original Language: is
More Films by Director: Heiðar Marteinsson
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Capelin and Driftnet Fishing about?
- A film about a typical winter season on board an Icelandic fishing boat. The boat, Gunnar Jónsson, starts off from the Westman Islands and is at first mainly engaged in capelin fishing for fishmeal production. When January comes, the men start preparing for the traditional cod fishing period.
- Who directed Capelin and Driftnet Fishing?
- Capelin and Driftnet Fishing was directed by Heiðar Marteinsson.
- Who stars in Capelin and Driftnet Fishing?
- Capelin and Driftnet Fishing stars Magnús Bjarnfreðsson.
- How long is Capelin and Driftnet Fishing?
- Capelin and Driftnet Fishing has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).
- What genre is Capelin and Driftnet Fishing?
- Capelin and Driftnet Fishing is a Documentary film.