One Year in Norway‘s Lofoten
Far above the arctic circle, in the North of Norway lies a group of islands called Lofoten, dubbed “one of the most beautiful places on earth” by countless travelers.
At 69 degrees north, Lofoten is also an area with one of the most extreme natural environments on the planet. But for ages, small fishing villages and communities have insisted on surviving between the tall mountains and wild ocean. Few places are so formed by nature as Lofoten, representing a lifestyle where nature decides. In this film, we will give a unique portrait of Lofoten, through its people and their life in dialogue with nature. This is a portrait of Lofoten and its people, through a year. The film will follow the seasons: Winter, Spring, Summer and Autumn.
Episodes
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Episode 1
Winter means more than just the beginning of the year for the people of Lofoten: For more than a thousand years, Lofoten has been a hub for cod fishing, with seasons lasting from February to April as huge shoals migrate from the Barents Sea to these waters. During these hectic months, more than 65,000 tons of fish are brought to shore, securing the income for the whole of Lofoten for years to come. Around a quarter of the fish caught ends up on lines to dry upon racks. From a young age, the children from the fishing villages get to earn some pocket money by cutting cod tongues and selling the produce as a delicacy appreciated by the locals.
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Episode 2
Almost unnoticeably, spring turns into summer. The days become longer and longer, with a never-setting sun. People who have spent their winter and spring working hard can finally enjoy their own nature, even though the temperature is only slightly warmer.
Facts
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Original TitleEin Jahr auf den Lofoten
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Year2020
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Length2 × 45' (ENG)
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ResolutionHD, 4K
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