Mývatn - Lake of Birds and Midges

Mývatn, which literally means the lake of midges, is in an active volcanic area at the edge of the interior desert of Northern Iceland. The shallow lake supports a wealth of fish and waterfowl, including some species of birds that are rarely seen elsewhere in Europe. The film follows the birds of this unique marshland through the year.

• Magnús MagnússonDirector · Editor · Director of Photography
• Arnþór GarðarsonScreenplay
• Páll SteingrímssonEditor

Release date

January 1, 1986

Status

Released

Original language

Icelandic

Runtime

28m

Genres

Documentary