Iceland's Ice Melts: A Nation's Myths Vanish

Iceland's iconic glaciers are rapidly receding due to climate change, raising urgent questions about the nation's identity and its deeply rooted myths. The Okjökull glacier, for instance, was declared lost in 2014, with its passing marked by an inscription.

Sara Dosa's documentary, 'Time and Water,' premieres this Friday on National Geographic and Saturday on Disney+. The film, which has garnered international festival acclaim, delves into the poignant relationship between Iceland's changing environment and its cultural heritage.

Dosa, inspired by events like wildfires casting an orange hue across the sky, connects with Icelandic writer Andri Snær Magnason. The documentary incorporates rímur, traditional Icelandic epic poems, underscoring how the nation's legends are inextricably linked to its icy landscapes.

'Time and Water' is anticipated to be an Oscar contender, produced by Shane Boris, Elijah Stevens, and Jameka Autry, with the support of National Geographic Documentary Films.