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Mývatn - Lake of Birds and Midges

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.

Release DateJanuary 1, 1986
StatusReleased
Original TitleMývatn
Runtime 28min
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LanguageIcelandic
Original LanguageIcelandic
Production CountriesIceland
Production CompaniesEmmson Film