
Birth of an Island
Surtur fer sunnan
Synopsis
A short documentary showing the formation of an island from lava and other volcanic activity.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Ósvaldur Knudsen
- Screenplay & Story
- Sigurdur Thórarinsson
- Original Score
- Magnús Blöndal Jóhannsson
- Original Title
- Surtur fer sunnan
- Country of Origin
- Iceland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 22m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ósvaldur Knudsen
Sigurdur Thórarinsson
Magnús Blöndal Jóhannsson
Ósvaldur Knudsen
Ósvaldur Knudsen
Department Leadership Roster
Sigurdur Thórarinsson
Writer
Ósvaldur Knudsen
Director of Photography
Ósvaldur Knudsen
Director
Ósvaldur Knudsen
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Birth of an Island
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Birth of an Island about?
A short documentary showing the formation of an island from lava and other volcanic activity.
Who directed Birth of an Island?
Birth of an Island was directed by Ósvaldur Knudsen.
Who stars in Birth of an Island?
The principal cast of Birth of an Island includes Alan Boucher.
When was Birth of an Island released and how long is it?
Birth of an Island was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Birth of an Island?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Birth of an Island was composed by Magnús Blöndal Jóhannsson.
