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

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