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Time and Water review
This study of author Andri Snær Magnason is somewhat indulgent, with endless musings where piercing climate crisis commentary should be
TL;DR
- The documentary examines the question of whether Iceland and the world are 'dying' due to climate change.
- It features Icelandic climate author Andri Snær Magnason and his book "Of Time And Water".
- The film is criticized for being overly stately, elegiac, and indulgent, focusing on personal stories and family history instead of direct climate crisis commentary.
- Despite the urgent message about melting glaciers and rising global temperatures, the film's tone is described as bland rather than angry.
- The author expresses frustration with the film's preciousness and lack of urgency, despite acknowledging that the necessary actions are known.