When the Mountain Roars

When the Mountain Roars

2024 · 99 min · Documentary

In 1995, an avalanche struck the small village Súðavík. The documentary intertwines the tales of three survivors with the community's collective heart and courage, honoring their unyielding spirit amidst disaster.

Directed by Daníel Bjarnason · Written by Daníel Bjarnason

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