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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

Director

Ásdís Thoroddsen

Screenplay & Story

Ásdís Thoroddsen

Original Score & Music

Hildigunnur Rúnarsdóttir

Director of Photography

Carolina Salas, Birta Rán Björgvinsdóttir, Jóhann Máni Jóhannsson

Film Editing

Ásdís Thoroddsen

Producers

Ásdís Thoroddsen

Department Leadership Roster

Ásdís Thoroddsen

Ásdís Thoroddsen

Director

Ásdís Thoroddsen

Ásdís Thoroddsen

Screenplay

Ásdís Thoroddsen

Ásdís Thoroddsen

Editor

Ásdís Thoroddsen

Ásdís Thoroddsen

Producer

Carolina Salas

Director of Photography

Birta Rán Björgvinsdóttir

Director of Photography

Jóhann Máni Jóhannsson

Jóhann Máni Jóhannsson

Director of Photography

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.