Documentary
Iorram is a lyrical portrait of the Gaelic-speaking fishing community in Scotland’s Outer Hebrides, and its intimate relationship with the sea. This first-ever theatrical documentary entirely in Scottish Gaelic blends archive recordings of voices, stories and songs from the past with visuals of island life today and a contemporary folk score, to take the audience on an immersive and moving journey into the heart of an ancient community struggling to preserve its identity in the modern globalized world.
MOVIE COMMENTS
SIMILAR MOVIES
Nanook of the North
To the Sea
Waconichi
Kristallklar - A Fly Fishing Short Film
Seaspiracy
Cries from the Deep
Beauty of Pursuit
Sacred Waters: Anishinaabeg Naagdawenmaanaanig Giigoonhkewin
As Long as the Rivers Run
The Fishermen's Discourse
Violated Paradise
Soren et Karving, en eaux libres
Return of the Islander
The Old Man and the Sea Lion
Crack of Dawn
Polaris
The Kaipara Affair
HAND. LINE. COD.
A Fishing Party With the Maharajah of Kapurthala, India
The Pearl Fishers
SIMILAR MOVIES
Nanook of the North
IMDB 7.1 | Jun , 1922
This pioneering documentary film depicts the lives of the indigenous Inuit people of Canada's northern Quebec region. Although the production contains some fictional elements, it vividly shows how its resourceful subjects survive in such a harsh climate, revealing how they construct their igloo homes and find food by hunting and fishing. The film also captures the beautiful, if unforgiving, frozen landscape of the Great White North, far removed from conventional civilization.To the Sea
IMDB 6.9 | Feb , 2010
Before leaving for Rome with his mother, five year old Natan is taken by his father, Jorge, on an epic journey to the pristine Chinchorro reef off the coast of Mexico. As they fish, swim, and sail the turquoise waters of the open sea, Natan discovers the beauty of his Mayan heritage and learns to live in harmony with life above and below the surface, as the bond between father and son grows stronger before their inevitable farewell.Waconichi
IMDB 5 | Jan , 1955
Report on a trout and pike fishing excursion on Lake Waconichi.Kristallklar - A Fly Fishing Short Film
IMDB 10 | Mar , 2022
Kristallklar tells the tale of a hidden river holding wild brown trout near the border of Luxembourg and Germany. Find out about this magical river from the perspective of Kirill, who recently acquired the lease to the fishing rights of the river and a small tributary thereof. It captures the essence of a fly fishing adventure on the river embarked on by the incredibly passionate Kirill and two companions: Nic, a fly fishing scientist and Simon, the filmmaker. The film tries to capture the feeling of the magnificent surroundings and being at peace on the river. It also delves into topics of conservation of nature and the plans to re-stock the river with native crayfish which vanished from the river. A lot of love went into this film the hope is that it inspires those around the world to find a love for the outdoors and to preserve it for many years to come and just to get out there and fly fish.Seaspiracy
IMDB 7.8 | Mar , 2021
Passionate about ocean life, a filmmaker sets out to document the harm that humans do to marine species — and uncovers an alarming global conspiracy.Cries from the Deep
IMDB 0 | Jul , 1981
This documentary records the journey undertaken by Jacques Cousteau, his 24-member team, and an NFB film crew to explore the Grand Banks of Newfoundland, one of the world's richest fishing areas. They discover shipwrecks, film icebergs and observe beluga whales, humpback whales and harp seals. The film also includes a fascinating sequence showing Calypso divers freeing a calf whale entrapped in a fishing net.Beauty of Pursuit
IMDB 0 | Apr , 2021
In Paul Brandt’s filming debut, he joins friend Paul Norris and legendary fly-fishing guide, Naoto Aoki, on a journey that is both a look into his consuming passion for fly fishing and an ode to his hometown of Calgary, which he dubs as the World’s Largest Fly Fishing Lodge.Sacred Waters: Anishinaabeg Naagdawenmaanaanig Giigoonhkewin
IMDB 0 | Jan , 2025
"The First People Taking Care of the Fishery" are the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians, the largest indigenous tribe east of the Mississippi. For generations, they have been stewarding the fisheries of their Great Lakes territory in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. This project explores the cultural and economic importance of the fishery to the tribe and how use historic and sustainable practices to ensure a healthy fishery and preserve their way of life for the next seven generations in the face of climate change and invasive species.As Long as the Rivers Run
IMDB 0 | Jan , 1971
Examines the violence and civil disobedience leading up to the hallmark decision in U.S. v. Washington, with particular reference to the Nisqually Indians of Frank's Landing in Washington.The Fishermen's Discourse
IMDB 0 | Apr , 2023
Talking to two fishermen made me realize I have never looked at Hong Kong from their perspective. Urban Diary tries to look at Hong Kong and see our shoreline from the sea. We filmed the two fishermen in action, getting on their fishing boat, experiencing fishing and looking at the ongoing reclamation of the harbour with them.Violated Paradise
IMDB 6.5 | Jun , 1963
A modern geisha travels through Japan trying to find a job as entertainer, and ends up by finding love and a job as ama, a pearl diver.Soren et Karving, en eaux libres
IMDB 0 | Mar , 2025
In the industrial and maritime city of Le Havre, Soren and Karving, two 14-year-old friends, are passionate about fishing. In conflict with authority and failing at school, fishing has become their space of freedom and a unique way to project themselves into the future: more than anything, Soren wants to become a fisherman and Karving a fisherman-reporter. As the pressure of their exams mounts, and without their diploma they can kiss their dream life goodbye, they will have to compromise between their passion and reality.Return of the Islander
IMDB 5.3 | Jan , 1970
Through economic necessity, an Aran Islander is forced to travel to England to work on building sites so that he can earn money to support his family back on the Islands.The Old Man and the Sea Lion
IMDB 0 | Nov , 2024
71-year-old diver Fujita Hisao has spent 40 years drawing attention to the beauty of ocean life, particularly the graceful sea lions, which face lethal removal due to their obstruction of fishing nets.Crack of Dawn
IMDB 7 | Nov , 2023
This documentary film depicts brave Virgin Islands fishermen with a love and commitment to the sea. Watch as they give their accounts of adventure and terror.Polaris
IMDB 0 | Jun , 2012
Work. Eat. Sleep. And back to work. For a long time skippers in the North East of Scotland could not find locals to work on their fishing vessels. That was until Filipino fishermen started coming to town for work. Both nationalities strive to shorten the distance between two very different worlds.The Kaipara Affair
IMDB 0 | Jul , 2005
A documentary about the threat posed to New Zealand's Kaipara Harbour by rapacious commercial fishing and development.HAND. LINE. COD.
IMDB 0 | Sep , 2016
In the coldest waters surrounding Newfoundland's rugged Fogo Island, "people of the fish"—traditional fishers—catch cod live by hand, one at a time, by hook and line. After a 20-year moratorium on North Atlantic cod, the stocks are returning. These fishers are leading a revolution in sustainability, taking their premium product directly to the commercial market for the first time. Travel with them from the early morning hours, spend time on the ocean, and witness the intricacies of a 500-year-old tradition that's making a comeback.A Fishing Party With the Maharajah of Kapurthala, India
IMDB 0 | Dec , 1911
The Maharajah of Kapurthala and guests travel on elephants and men catch fish on the River Bias.The Pearl Fishers
IMDB 0 | May , 1960
Documentary about Japanese pearl fishers.