Iceland: The Quest for Origins (2023)
The fascinating landscape formations of Iceland in the North Atlantic bear witness to the beauty and primal power of nature. They were created through the interaction of powerful volcanic, geological and biological processes that have been changing the face of the earth for billions of years. This is what the Earth might have looked like four billion years ago. Iceland is the realm of ice and fire. Nowhere else is there such a high density of volcanoes. The landscapes, which are continually reshaped by eruptions, make the island a natural laboratory full of clues about the formation and development of the earth. The documentary follows a group of scientists through the most active areas of Iceland, along a mountain range that has emerged from the ocean. On the slopes of the volcanoes, in the fog of the fumaroles and on streams and rivers, the three researchers explore how the first forms of life populated the earth's surface and in what evolutionary steps they took over the earth.
Cast
- Céline Melloul - Self - Narrator (voice)
- Olivier Grünewald - Self - Interviewee
- Bénédicte Ménez - Self - Interviewee
- Charles Frankel - Self - Interviewee
- Gísli Pálsson - Self - Interviewee
- Kristín Jóhannsdóttir - Self - Interviewee
- Halldór Geirsson - Self - Interviewee
- Sara Barsotti - Self - Interviewee
- Starri Heidmarsson - Self - Interviewee
- Matthildur Filippusdóttir - Self - Guide
Screenplay
Themes
The Microscopic World of Insects
Keywords
volcano, interview, iceland, geologist, biologist, geology, forces of nature, life origin, nature documentary, expert opinion, origins of life, planet earth, scientific research, factual, travel documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Iceland: The Quest for Origins about?
- The fascinating landscape formations of Iceland in the North Atlantic bear witness to the beauty and primal power of nature. They were created through the interaction of powerful volcanic, geological and biological processes that have been changing the face of the earth for billions of years. This is what the Earth might have looked like four billion years ago. Iceland is the realm of ice and fire. Nowhere else is there such a high density of volcanoes. The landscapes, which are continually reshaped by eruptions, make the island a natural laboratory full of clues about the formation and development of the earth. The documentary follows a group of scientists through the most active areas of Iceland, along a mountain range that has emerged from the ocean. On the slopes of the volcanoes, in the fog of the fumaroles and on streams and rivers, the three researchers explore how the first forms of life populated the earth's surface and in what evolutionary steps they took over the earth.
- Who directed Iceland: The Quest for Origins?
- Iceland: The Quest for Origins was directed by Herlé Jouon.
- Who stars in Iceland: The Quest for Origins?
- Iceland: The Quest for Origins stars Céline Melloul, Olivier Grünewald, Bénédicte Ménez, Charles Frankel, Gísli Pálsson, Kristín Jóhannsdóttir.
- How long is Iceland: The Quest for Origins?
- Iceland: The Quest for Origins has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Iceland: The Quest for Origins?
- Iceland: The Quest for Origins is a Documentary, TV Movie film.
- Where was Iceland: The Quest for Origins produced?
- Iceland: The Quest for Origins was produced in France, Switzerland.
- What are the themes of Iceland: The Quest for Origins?
- The themes of Iceland: The Quest for Origins include: The Microscopic World of Insects.