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Beyond the Limits (1984) - FAQ
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What is Beyond the Limits about?
Beyond the Limits is a short documentary. Gudlaugur Fridthórsson was the sole survivor of a fishing crew when their boat sank off the Westman Islands in mid-winter. In a desperate bid for survival, he swam five and a half kilometers in frigid waters before walking barefoot across sharp lava fields to find help. Specialists conducted tests on Fridthórsson to understand how he endured conditions that would typically prove fatal. Directed by Páll Steingrímsson, this 16-minute documentary recounts his extraordinary experience.
When was Beyond the Limits released?
Beyond the Limits was released in 1984.
How long is Beyond the Limits?
Beyond the Limits has a runtime of 16 minutes.
What genre is Beyond the Limits?
Beyond the Limits is classified as Society.