Two bird couples, one volcanic wasteland, zero chill.
Magnús Magnússon´s captivating footage gives viewers the opportunity to experience Icelandic nature in a unique way. The film portrays the lives of two gyr falcon couples in the North of Iceland. The viewer follows their struggle to raise chicks under harsh conditions. In the Realm of the Gyr Falcon is fascinating cinema for all those interested in birds and Icelandic nature.
Cinematography
Icelandic landscapes that look almost alien.
Practical Effects
Extreme conditions captured without CGI tricks.
Sound
Wind and wildlife score better than most composers.
Director
Magnús Magnússon
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The crew camped in -20°C conditions for three weeks to capture the hatching sequence. The falcons barely noticed them.
Gyr falcons are Iceland's national bird and appear on the 10,000 króna note—this film helped push for their protected status.
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