The Occupation Years
Hernámsárin
Synopsis
Tells of the years during the allied occupation of Iceland from 1940-1945. While a number of scenes depict daily life in Iceland (a combination of live footage and staged sequences), a substantial part of the film is concerned with military activities in Iceland and abroad, and the political development which lead to the proclamation of the Republic of Iceland in 1944. The film includes archive footage from English, American, German and Norwegian sources and incorporates interviews with people who lived through the era.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Reynir Oddsson
- Screenplay & Story
- Reynir Oddsson
- Original Title
- Hernámsárin
- Country of Origin
- Iceland
- Spoken Languages
- Icelandic
- Runtime
- 3h 0m
- Production Studios
- United Motion Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Reynir Oddsson
Reynir Oddsson
Vilhjálmur Knudsen, Reynir Oddsson, Örn Harðarsson, Sigurður Sverrir Pálsson
Graham Curtis, Reynir Oddsson
Reynir Oddsson
Department Leadership Roster
Graham Curtis
Editor
Vilhjálmur Knudsen
Director of Photography
Reynir Oddsson
Director
Reynir Oddsson
Screenplay
Reynir Oddsson
Director of Photography
Reynir Oddsson
Producer
Örn Harðarsson
Director of Photography
Reynir Oddsson
Editor
Sigurður Sverrir Pálsson
Director of Photography
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What is The Occupation Years about?
Tells of the years during the allied occupation of Iceland from 1940-1945. While a number of scenes depict daily life in Iceland (a combination of live footage and staged sequences), a substantial part of the film is concerned with military activities in Iceland and abroad, and the political development which lead to the proclamation of the Republic of Iceland in 1944. The film includes archive footage from English, American, German and Norwegian sources and incorporates interviews with people who lived through the era.
Who directed The Occupation Years?
The Occupation Years was directed by Reynir Oddsson.
Who stars in The Occupation Years?
The principal cast of The Occupation Years includes Helga Backman, Ævar Kvaran, Helgi Skúlason.
When was The Occupation Years released and how long is it?
The Occupation Years was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 3h 0m.