Fantasy itself is a very fancy thing. Everyone has hidden some wild daydreams in the corner of their heads. When these beautiful fantasies are to appear in reality, where can they be worthy? Daydreaming outfit?
The film "Daydreamer" submitted a satisfactory answer. The filming location of the film was chosen to be in Iceland. This place is as dreamy and colorful as the film itself, and every corner can be pleasantly surprised.
Dream is the story of the dream itself. An ordinary person who loves to daydream often starts to explore the story itself in his life. Putting aside the mediocrity and weakness of the original life, the protagonist Walter embarks on a far more adventurous journey than him. Daydreaming is magnificent.
'Now it's timeto leave the capsule if you dare. '
If you can pluck up the courage, now is the time to get out of the cabin
? Snæfellsnes
Wandering between daydreams and unsatisfactory reality, Walter's life is cautious, with a lackluster resume, but he is careful and conscientious and works hard. In order to find the last cover film shot by photographer Shane for the magazine, Walter took the first step in his life and embarked on a true fantasy journey. Greenland, Iceland, and Nepal, where the film Zhonghua Special arrived, were actually shot in Iceland. The Greenland mentioned in the story is actually a small town on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula in Iceland. In this beautiful small town, Walter found the clue of the "thumb" in Shane's photo.
The Snæfellsnes Peninsula is the epitome of Iceland, with glaciers and volcanoes coexisting, green and vast, thrilling and stunning coexist. The endless green tundra, towering cliffs, and tranquil lakes are all concentrated in this small peninsula. The entire peninsula is the Iceland National Park, which is the first certified green earth zone in Europe. The famous Snæfellsnes Glacier, Snæfellsjökull, and Church Mountain are also located here.
The first half of the movie is a bit dull, as dull as the daily routine that happens every day, and it can even be said to be a bit difficult. The more bizarre and romantic heroic fantasies are interspersed, the more it sets off the unbearable real life. However, from the moment Walter jumped on the helicopter piloted by the drunk pilot, the unobstructed natural scenery of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula and the courage to explore real life were imprinted in Walter's life.
'Stay gold, pony boy !'
Youth stays forever, young man riding a horse
? Roundabout 1 & Highway 93
Walter wrestled with sharks in the sea, and then came to Iceland with a small broken ship, riding a bicycle on the No. 1 roundabout that extends far away; he exchanged skateboards with the little boy, and glide happily on the vast ground. At this time, Walter no longer had the fear and embarrassment he had before, and some just enjoyed everything beautiful around him.
This is the most impressive part of the whole movie. From Harry Country Hotel to Hofn, and from Egilsstadir to Seydisfjordur, you can see almost all of Iceland along the way, dotted with seabirds, reindeer and Icelandic horses.
Breaking the cage of life, conquering inner fears, and constantly searching for new possibilities on an infinite road. Walter’s journey to follow the footsteps of photographer Shane is actually a metaphor for pursuing a completely different way of life before. It is this way. The excitement and thrills of, shattered Walter's daydream, presenting a rich and colorful world.
'I am given a Mountain blessing'
I received a baptism in the mountains
? Glacial Lake Fjallsárlón
Walter, who didn't find Shane, returned home but found a clue to the "piano". He pulled out the travel log his father had given many years ago. He carried his mountaineering bag and headed for the Himalayas, again embarking on a journey to find Shane. During Walter's trip up the mountain, the contents of Walter's travel diary appeared constantly on the screen, and the diary book that had been blank for many years finally used Walter's bravery and persistence to write down the footprints of the brave.
The "Nepal" framing in the film also originated entirely from Iceland. In the glacier lake south of Iceland’s Vatnajökull Glacier, although the area of the glacial lake is not as large as that of Jökulsárlón, the scenery is not lost. In front of this magnificent scenery, Walter was deeply shocked and accepted a baptism in the mountains. The tenacity of man and the majesty of the mountain echo each other, the man is in the mountain, and the mountain is in the heart.
' I just live by the ABCs: Adventurous, Brave, Creative'
I live in an adventurous, courageous, and creative way
? Warnadalshenuk volcano
Walter took the travel log his father gave him many years ago, carried a large backpack, and went to the Himalayas. A thin figure, firmly shuttled among the vast mountains, on the lofty ridge, in the snow and cold, step by step, is the persistent pursuit of the goal. But it is actually a fake "Himalayas". It has a name that is so long that people can't remember it. It is called "Warnadalshnuk Volcano". It is the highest peak in Iceland. Stand here to see this land. , Is probably an unforgettable experience not to be missed.
'Heaven is a switchboardthat you want to fight'
People are fighting hard, hoping to reach heaven
? Skoga Falls
Walter walked through a majestic waterfall under the "Himalayas" with two local guides. This waterfall is the famous Skoga Waterfall in southern Iceland. It has a width of 25 meters and a water drop of 60 meters. The momentum below is very spectacular, surrounded by green cliffs on both sides of Skoga Falls. On the right side of the waterfall, there is a path leading to the top of the waterfall. From the top of the waterfall, you can look back at the entire coastline, and you can also see the magnificent spectacle of the river pouring down instantly, double rainbow across the sky.
'Beautiful thingsdon't ask for attention'
Good things never seek attention
? Vanat Glacier
The Himalayas in the film are actually Vatnajökull Glacier in Iceland. Walter climbed the glacier alone, and finally found the photographer Shan En. On the top of the snow-capped mountains, Walter learned that the film No. 25 that he had been looking for was in the wallet that Shan En gave him. The ending of the story is unexpected, but it is reasonable.
Vanat Glacier has appeared on movie screens more than once, and it can even be said to be the Icelandic glacier that has made the most trips in movies. The area of glaciers is second only to Antarctica and Greenland, making it the third largest glacier in the world. Vatnajökull glacier area is also distributed with lava, volcanic craters and hot lakes. The extreme cold and extreme heat blend, so it is also known as the "land of ice and fire", forming a unique sense of desolation that makes Vatnajökull like a doomsday alien.
"To see the world, things dangerous
To come to,
To see behind walls,
To draw closer,
To find each other and feel.
That is the purpose of life. 」
Broaden your horizons, break through the difficulties and dangers, understand everything, stay close to life, seek true love, and feel each other. This is the purpose of life.
These are the words engraved on the wallet that Shanen gave to Walter, and it is also the story that Walter finally pursued through the mountains.
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