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The Light on Mykines Island

1992 / 66 minutes

Directed by: Ulla Rasmussen

Country of production: Denmark

Series: Western Outposts – Faroese Cinematic Narratives

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Ulla Boje Rasmussen’s at once historical and contemporary documentary from 1992 about the life and nature of the sparsely populated and spellbound island of Mykines. With outstanding footage she portrays the islander’s world, whose lives are shapesdby nature. Ecological and social factors threaten the fundamental structure of the minute community.

Language and subtitles: Faroese with Danish, English, French, German and Italian Subtitles

Region: Scandinavia

Country: Faroe Islands

Keywords: Everyday Life Social Organisation Rural

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