Mývatn - Lake of Birds and Midges

Mývatn - Lake of Birds and Midges 1986 Directed by Magnús Magnússon Mývatn

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.

Country Iceland

Production Country Iceland

Language Icelandic

Spoken Language Icelandic

Gnere Documentary

Production Company Emmson Film

Release Date 1 January 1986

28 mins