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202683 minGdocumentary

Amongst the Birds

202683 minGdocumentary

An elderly couple in Iceland shares their love for birds and nature, highlighting the connection between people and wildlife amidst stunning landscapes.

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Mika Kaurismäki,

Ragnar Axelsson,

Ingvar Þórðarson

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An elderly couple in Iceland shares their love for birds and nature, highlighting the connection between people and wildlife amidst stunning landscapes.

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Mika Kaurismäki

Mika Kaurismäkidirector

Ragnar Axelssondirector

Ingvar Þórðarsondirector

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Understated Icelandic humour and breathtaking landscapes in a charming and picturesque film about birds and people – and about a deeply lovable elderly couple and their friends.

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