Documentary backdrop image for Drifting Light (2015)

Documentary backdrop image for Drifting Light (2015)

201518 minPGdoc-short

Drifting Light

201518 minPGdoc-short

Iceland experiences prolonged periods of darkness each year, creating a backdrop that emphasizes the essentials of life.

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Iñigo Salaberria

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Iceland experiences prolonged periods of darkness each year, creating a backdrop that emphasizes the essentials of life.

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Iñigo Salaberria

Iñigo Salaberriadirector

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Iceland endures long periods of darkness each year. The film captures how this absence of light creates a stark backdrop, prompting reflection on the essentials of life. It invites viewers to consider the simplicity and clarity that emerge in the night. With a runtime of 18 minutes, "Drifting Light" presents a unique perspective on the interplay between darkness and perception in Icelandic society.

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