

The Bountiful Land - Icelandic Food Tradition and Food History
Gósenlandið - íslensk matarhefð og matarsaga
Synopsis
Elín Methúsalemsdóttir and her family, from the old farm Bustarfell, take us through the history of Icelandic food traditions, from the settlement period to the present day. In the beginning, Icelandic cooking was characterized by scarcity, and Icelanders had to be extremely resourceful with the little that nature provided. Now, however, the Icelandic kitchen exists in the modern world, influenced by immigration, food tourism, and global trends in farming and cuisine.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ásdís Thoroddsen
- Screenplay & Story
- Ásdís Thoroddsen
- Original Score
- Hildigunnur Rúnarsdóttir
- Original Title
- Gósenlandið - íslensk matarhefð og matarsaga
- Spoken Languages
- Icelandic
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ásdís Thoroddsen
Ásdís Thoroddsen
Hildigunnur Rúnarsdóttir
Carolina Salas, Birta Rán Björgvinsdóttir, Jóhann Máni Jóhannsson
Ásdís Thoroddsen
Ásdís Thoroddsen
Department Leadership Roster
Ásdís Thoroddsen
Director
Ásdís Thoroddsen
Screenplay
Ásdís Thoroddsen
Editor
Ásdís Thoroddsen
Producer
Carolina Salas
Director of Photography
Birta Rán Björgvinsdóttir
Director of Photography
Jóhann Máni Jóhannsson
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Bountiful Land - Icelandic Food Tradition and Food History.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bountiful Land - Icelandic Food Tradition and Food History
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Bountiful Land - Icelandic Food Tradition and Food History about?
Elín Methúsalemsdóttir and her family, from the old farm Bustarfell, take us through the history of Icelandic food traditions, from the settlement period to the present day. In the beginning, Icelandic cooking was characterized by scarcity, and Icelanders had to be extremely resourceful with the little that nature provided. Now, however, the Icelandic kitchen exists in the modern world, influenced by immigration, food tourism, and global trends in farming and cuisine.
Who directed The Bountiful Land - Icelandic Food Tradition and Food History?
The Bountiful Land - Icelandic Food Tradition and Food History was directed by Ásdís Thoroddsen.
Who stars in The Bountiful Land - Icelandic Food Tradition and Food History?
The principal cast of The Bountiful Land - Icelandic Food Tradition and Food History includes Not specified.
When was The Bountiful Land - Icelandic Food Tradition and Food History released and how long is it?
The Bountiful Land - Icelandic Food Tradition and Food History was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Bountiful Land - Icelandic Food Tradition and Food History?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Bountiful Land - Icelandic Food Tradition and Food History was composed by Hildigunnur Rúnarsdóttir.
