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1933

The Rugged Island: A Shetland Lyric

Directed by Jenny Gilbertson

Hailed by John Grierson as 'one of the best descriptions of life in the country anybody has yet made', the film follows a young couple torn between the choice of emigration to Australia or remaining to work their croft in Shetland.

Duration

0h 56m

Released

January 1, 1933

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  • John Gilbertson
  • Enga Stout

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