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201623 minGdocumentary

Legacy

201623 minGdocumentary

Three individuals-a whale hunter, a fisherman, and a musician-navigate the traditions and changing environment of the Faroe Islands over one summer.

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Three individuals-a whale hunter, a fisherman, and a musician-navigate the traditions and changing environment of the Faroe Islands over one summer.

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Haakon Sanddirector

Gudmund Sanddirector

Haakon Sandwriter

Gudmund Sandwriter

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On the Faroe Islands, a whale hunter, a fisherman, and a musician navigate their lives during one summer. They engage with the tradition of pilot whale hunting, a practice deeply rooted in the local culture. As they interact with the sea and each other, the film captures the balance between old customs and the changing environment of this small archipelago. The documentary runs for 23 minutes and was released in 2016.

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