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7.8 / 10(8 votes)IMDb196422mIceland

Birth of an Island

Surtur fer sunnan

Synopsis

A short documentary showing the formation of an island from lava and other volcanic activity.

Key Information & Fast Facts

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

Director

Ósvaldur Knudsen

Screenplay & Story

Sigurdur Thórarinsson

Original Score & Music

Magnús Blöndal Jóhannsson

Director of Photography

Ósvaldur Knudsen

Producers

Ósvaldur Knudsen

Department Leadership Roster

Sigurdur Thórarinsson

Writer

Ósvaldur Knudsen

Ósvaldur Knudsen

Director of Photography

Ósvaldur Knudsen

Ósvaldur Knudsen

Director

Ósvaldur Knudsen

Ósvaldur Knudsen

Producer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Birth of an Island.

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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.