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201411 minGdoc-short

Environmental Crime

Ice Handscape

201411 minGdoc-short

An "ishavshanda" is a hand that has endured heavy work and harsh weather conditions in a south-coastal culture.

Environmental Crime

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Are Kvalnes Pilskog,

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An "ishavshanda" is a hand that has endured heavy work and harsh weather conditions in a south-coastal culture.

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Are Kvalnes Pilskogdirector

Sturla Pilskogdirector

Are Kvalnes Pilskogwriter

Sturla Pilskogwriter

Reidar Pilskogcast

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On the south coast, hands endure the rigors of heavy work and extreme weather. Known as "ishavshanda," these hands symbolize the tough conditions faced by local communities. The documentary captures the daily life of individuals engaged in demanding tasks, revealing their connection to nature and the environment around them. It runs for 11 minutes and was released in 2014.

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