Films from the first half of the 20th century until the end of the sixties show a desire to tackle this new form of expression with optimism and daring, but also difficult situations and shattered dreams. Among other things, the films Fjalla-Eyvindur, Saga Borgarættarinn, Ævintýri Jóns og Gvendar, Hadda Padda, Björgunarafrekið við Látrabjarg, Milli fjalls og fjöru, Síðasti bærinn í dalnum, Ágirnd and Salka Valka are examined.