Islands of Fire backdrop

Islands of Fire 1955 Directed by Vittorio De Seta Isole di fuoco

The first light of dawn. The sound of a boat and the screech of birds fill the wide expanse of sea. Black rocks emerge from the water, the “sciara” – the volcanic scoria – of Stromboli, the underwater sulfurous emanations, the layers of reddish rock eroded by the sea. The roar of the volcano can be heard, the flames and the liquid lava are thrown skyward. As nature unleashes itself, the fishermen row toward the shore, the sheep stray and the women return home.

Country Italy
Production Country Italy
Language Italian
Spoken Language Italian
Gnere Documentary
Production Companies Vittorio De Seta , Reportfilm
Release Date 1 April 1955
11 mins