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Iceland Filming Locations

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Riley Blue's Icelandic story

2015TV Series📍 3 Iceland locations

The Wachowskis filmed extensive Iceland sequences for Riley Blue's character arc — Þingvellir's Silfra fissure, Reykjavík and the Highlands all featured in Seasons 1–2.

📍Iceland Locations in Sense8

Reykjavik
#2

Reykjavik

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Reykjavík segments — Riley Blue's storyline

Directed by Lana Wachowski

This captivating capital, nestled by a vast bay with distant snow-capped mountains, offers a unique blend of urban charm and rugged Icelandic wilderness. The aerial view reveals a sprawling city dotted with brightly colored houses and lush green spaces, all centered around the striking Hallgrímskirkja church, whose unique architecture is a beacon. Beyond the city's charming streets and the visible domestic airport, Reykjavik serves as the perfect gateway to explore Iceland's geothermal wonders and breathtaking landscapes, promising an unforgettable journey.

Landmannalaugar
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Landmannalaugar

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Highland sequences in Riley's storyline

Directed by Lana Wachowski

Colourful rhyolite mountains, geothermal bathing and major hiking routes in Fjallabak.

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