THE WORLD RECORD HOLDER IN THE LIGHTHOUSE - dir. JON KARL HELGASON

Synopsis

Lighthouse keepers are a dying breed all over the world, as automated equipment has been making their job obsolete. The story of Óskar- Iceland´s last lighthouse keeper, is the unique story of a recluse who has spent all his life in Storhofdi - lighthouse, the windiest weather station in Iceland, besides setting a world record in bird tagging.

Original title: Heimsmethafinn í vitanum
English title: The World Record Holder in the Lighthouse
Genre: Documentary
Language: Icelandic

Director: Jon Karl Helgason
Scriptwriter: Kristin Johannsdottir
Main cast: The Lighthouse
Editor: Jon Karl Helgason
Cinematographer: Jon Karl Helgason
Sound design: Gunnar Arnason
Music: Arnar Olafsson & Birgir Hilmarsson
Producer(s): Jon Karl Helgason
Production company: JKH-filmproduction
International sales & distribution: JKH-filmproduction
National sales & distribution: JKH-filmproduction
Contact: jonkalli@hotmail.com

Country: Iceland
Sound: Jon Karl Helgason
Length: 52. min
Screening format: Digibeta
Production format: DV-CAM
Film gauge/aspect ratio: 16:9, Anamorphic
Premier date and year: 20.06.2009
Premier city and theatre: Haskolabio, Reykjavik