19K views · 4K reactions | Did you know that Dettifoss is the location used in the opening scene of Ridley Scott's famous sci-fi movie, Prometheus?    The waterfall's name can be translated into "collapsing waterfall," which suits the opening of the movie where a character falls into it. | Guide to Iceland | Facebook
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Prometheus (2012), directed by Ridley Scott Prometheus opens with no dialogue — only visuals. This is Scott’s master‑class in launching a sci‑fi epic through imagery and atmosphere. The opening scene was filmed at Dettifoss Falls in Iceland — so remote that the crew had to build roads to reach the location. Scott uses scale and isolation to evoke awe and dread. The framing emphasizes the Engineers’ monumentality and human fragility. Lighting and texture shape every surface, every shadow, turning
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Explaining Film on Instagram: "The iconic opening sequence of Ridley Scott’s 2012 film Prometheus, featuring sweeping aerial shots of a primordial landscape leading to a dramatic waterfall, was filmed in Iceland. The key location is Dettifoss, Europe’s most powerful waterfall, located in Vatnajökull National Park in the northeast of the country; its remote and rugged terrain, with vast barren expanses and thundering gray waters, perfectly evoked an alien world, enhanced by minimal CGI for the sc
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peachy cinema on Instagram: "The breathtaking opening of Prometheus was shot at Iceland's Dettifoss waterfall, one of the most powerful in Europe. Ridley Scott chose it for its raw, alien-like beauty, and the mist, roar, and stark volcanic terrain created an otherworldly atmosphere without heavy CGI, setting the tone for the film's epic scope. Credits: @the.filmforyou"
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cinelated on Instagram: "The stunning opening scene of Prometheus was captured at Iceland’s Dettifoss waterfall. Ridley Scott chose the location because its volcanic landscape looked alien even before VFX were added. The crew reportedly had to protect cameras with waterproof housings because the spray from the waterfall was so intense. The natural atmosphere instantly helped set the film’s mysterious tone. 🎬: Prometheus (2012) #prometheus #alien #ridleyscott"
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