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The Eruption of Hekla 1947/8

Eldur í Heklu

Synopsis

The film, which is based on earlier footage taken by Steindór Sigurðsson, Árni Stefánsson & Guðmundur Einarsson, describes the volcanic eruption in Mt. Hekla in 1947/1948.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Ósvaldur Knudsen
Screenplay & Story
Sigurdur Thórarinsson
Original Score
Jón Leifs, Magnús Blöndal Jóhannsson
Original Title
Eldur í Heklu
Country of Origin
Iceland
Spoken Languages
Icelandic
Runtime
23m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Ósvaldur Knudsen

Screenplay & Story

Sigurdur Thórarinsson

Original Score & Music

Jón Leifs, Magnús Blöndal Jóhannsson

Director of Photography

Steinþór Sigurðsson, Árni Stefánsson, Ósvaldur Knudsen, Guðmundur Einarsson

Producers

Ósvaldur Knudsen

Department Leadership Roster

Sigurdur Thórarinsson

Writer

Steinþór Sigurðsson

Director of Photography

Árni Stefánsson

Director of Photography

Ósvaldur Knudsen

Ósvaldur Knudsen

Producer

Ósvaldur Knudsen

Ósvaldur Knudsen

Director

Ósvaldur Knudsen

Ósvaldur Knudsen

Director of Photography

Guðmundur Einarsson

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Eruption of Hekla 1947/8.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Eruption of Hekla 1947/8

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Eruption of Hekla 1947/8 about?

The film, which is based on earlier footage taken by Steindór Sigurðsson, Árni Stefánsson & Guðmundur Einarsson, describes the volcanic eruption in Mt. Hekla in 1947/1948.

Who directed The Eruption of Hekla 1947/8?

The Eruption of Hekla 1947/8 was directed by Ósvaldur Knudsen.

Who stars in The Eruption of Hekla 1947/8?

The principal cast of The Eruption of Hekla 1947/8 includes Sigurdur Thórarinsson.

When was The Eruption of Hekla 1947/8 released and how long is it?

The Eruption of Hekla 1947/8 was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 23m.

Who composed the musical score for The Eruption of Hekla 1947/8?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Eruption of Hekla 1947/8 was composed by Jón Leifs, Magnús Blöndal Jóhannsson.