The Paths of Fire - A Student Expedition in Iceland

This documentary offers an immersive journey into a unique experience carried out in 2024: a group of geoscience students from the University of Geneva travels to Iceland to explore the major natural phenomena that shape this volcanic land.

The film follows their scientific expedition through breathtaking landscapes — from vast lava fields and towering glaciers to seismic faults. In the field, the students meet with Icelandic researchers, speak with experts from the Icelandic Meteorological Office, and discover the methods used to monitor volcanoes, which are essential for anticipating natural hazards.

Day by day, Iceland becomes a true open-air laboratory. The young scientists collect samples, observe the traces left by past eruptions, and document the ongoing geomorphological transformations. The experience quickly takes on both an academic and deeply human dimension.

From this journey emerged a documentary at the crossroads of science, learning, and exploration. It highlights the connection between theoretical knowledge and real-world application, while capturing the students’ sense of wonder and commitment in the face of nature’s raw power. A captivating film where scientific research is lived, embodied, and shared.