The Laxá Farmers movie poster

The Laxá Farmers

January 24, 2013 1h 4m

Originally released in 2013. The Laxá Farmers is a documentary film. directed by Grímur Hákonarson. At just 64 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

The Laxá Farmers is about old farmers who 40 years ago blew up a dam to save their valley. They had protested for years but were losing the battle and being chased off their land when in the middle of the night they brought out the dynamite. This event marks the birth of environmentalism in Iceland. The farmers won a court case against them by sticking together and all confessing. For 40 years they have never revealed the secret. Until now.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 24, 2013 13 years ago
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Runtime 1h 4m 64 minutes total
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Language IS Original language
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Country Iceland Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
IS

Production Companies

  • Ground Control

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Laxá Farmers about?

The Laxá Farmers is about old farmers who 40 years ago blew up a dam to save their valley. They had protested for years but were losing the battle and being chased off their land when in the middl...

Who directed The Laxá Farmers?

The Laxá Farmers was directed by Grímur Hákonarson.

How long is The Laxá Farmers?

The Laxá Farmers has a runtime of 1 hours and 4 minutes (64 minutes total).

When was The Laxá Farmers released?

The Laxá Farmers was released on January 24, 2013 in theaters.