Sketch of Iceland
Jan 12 1957
•0h 16m
•Documentary
Discovery of the land of Iceland, an island shaken by the manifestations of its volcanic activity (geysers, storms), characterized by a rich maritime activity and millennial traditions.
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Anne Caprile
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