Glacial Land – World of Change
The retreat of glaciers is one of the most obvious signs of climate change. Iceland´s largest glacier is the main focus of this film as we follow scientists examining ice caps, glaciers sands as well as the impact of global climate change on Earth´s glaciers, rising sea levels, and greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Glaciers in Iceland are the most easily accessible in the world. Glacial research in Iceland by scientists and common people alike is amongst the oldest in the world.
Gunnlaugur Þór Pálsson
I have experienced the entire technological revolution in video and telecommunications, i.e., from analogue to digital, over the past two to three decades. I have planned and overseen major events in Icelandic television. I possess extensive knowledge and experience in preparing reports, meeting minutes, budgets, needs analyses, guidelines, data processing, and data extraction, as well as in creating business plans.
Documentary films
THE GLACIER IS CONSTANTLY NEW
It is a short documentary produced by Sjónhending for the Þórbergur Center at Hali, Suðursveit. The film portrays the breathtaking nature of Breiðamerkursandur, highlighting its uniqueness found in the interplay between the glacier, the water, and the land in front of it—what we call „the great harmony.“
THE GREAT HARMONY OF THE SANDS
It is a documentary film that explores the dynamic nature of Breiðamerkursandur in East Skaftafellssýsla. It ignites awe and reverence for the majestic beauty of Vatnajökull, inspiring a deeper appreciation for this natural wonder and underscoring the importance of preserving such landscapes. The glacier itself is dynamic—“alive,“ in a sense.
JUST LIKA PAINTING BY EGGERT PÉTURSSON
A documentary about the painter Eggert Pétursson. In the glacial moraine in front of Skaftafellsjökull, on the outermost edges of the Tröllaskagi peninsula, and during our journey through the highlands, we uncover both the cornerstones and driving force of the film.
HOFFELLSJÖKULL GLACIER
It is, in essence, our vision and a call for a healthier environment. Our children and grandchildren will live in a warmer and changed world, but our actions today will determine how different that world will be.
GLACIAL LAND - THE WORLD OF CHANGE
It is a documentary that provides a brief overview of the research conducted by Icelandic scientists on the retreat and melting of glaciers, one of the clearest indicators of climate change and the global climate crisis.
Trailers
JUST LIKE A PAINTING BY EGGERT PÉTURSSON
Eggert is a conceptual artist with a realistic vision of form and structure, yet his fantasy is rooted in interpretation and personal emotion within the painting. In his sketchbook and in a musical ode to Mother Nature—where the resilience and diversity of the flora surpass the world of painting—lies the essence that underscores the existence of these two worlds.
