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Surtsey - The Black Island

Surtsey - The Black Island

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jan 1, 2003

Runtime

0h 45m

Genres

Documentary

Original Title

Surtsey - eyjan svarta

Production Companies

Seylan Film Production

Director

Torgny Nordin

Description

An unexpected submarine eruption south of Iceland created an island, Surtsey, and changed our perception of the Earth. The Black Island is the epic Saga of Surtsey. The film depicts the evolution of life and our fascination and fear of the world´s untamed and still unknown forces. Using unique archive material and new films from visits to the Black Island.