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Iceland

an unforgettable journey across the Icelandic landscape

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an unforgettable journey across the Icelandic landscape as mixing live action and pixilation to produce an enchanting, timeless short film. Shot on Kodachrome Super 8mm in western, northern, eastern and southen Iceland including interior Iceland in late summer 2004. Dedicated to Buddy King Leiser.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

13 mins

Rating

7/10

Release Date

01 September 2004

Country

Iceland

Cast

Jeffrey Leiser

Jeffrey Leiser

Jeffrey

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