The extraordinary opening sequence where an Engineer alien sacrifices himself at the falls, seeding life on Earth. One of cinema's most iconic openings.
Dettifoss Waterfall
Dettifoss
North Iceland, Islande — 65.8147°N, 16.3847°WEurope's most powerful waterfall thunders with tremendous force through the Jökulsárgljúfur canyon in North Iceland. The raw, primordial power of Dettifoss made it the perfect choice for the opening scene of Prometheus, where it represents the very origins of life on Earth.
Comment s'y rendre
Accessible via Route 862 (east bank paved) or Route 864 (west bank gravel). 1km walk from car park.
Productions Tournées à Dettifoss Waterfall
Used in battle sequences throughout the film as part of the Nine Realms landscapes.
Questions Fréquentes
Qu'est-ce qui a été tourné à Dettifoss Waterfall ?
Prometheus (2012) — The extraordinary opening sequence where an Engineer alien sacrifices himself at the falls, seeding life on Earth. One of cinema's most iconic openings. Thor: The Dark World (2013) — Used in battle sequences throughout the film as part of the Nine Realms landscapes.
Où se trouve Dettifoss Waterfall en Islande ?
Dettifoss Waterfall (Dettifoss) se trouve en North Iceland, Islande, aux coordonnées 65.8147°N, 16.3847°W. Accessible via Route 862 (east bank paved) or Route 864 (west bank gravel). 1km walk from car park.
Quels acteurs ont tourné à Dettifoss Waterfall ?
Acteurs notables ayant tourné à Dettifoss Waterfall: Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Charlize Theron, Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston. Réalisateur: Ridley Scott, Alan Taylor.
Comment visiter Dettifoss Waterfall ?
Accessible via Route 862 (east bank paved) or Route 864 (west bank gravel). 1km walk from car park.