An unexpected submarine eruption south of Iceland created an island, Surtsey, and changed our perception of the Earth. The Black Island is the epic Saga of Surtsey. The film depicts the evolution of life and our fascination and fear of the world´s untamed and still unknown forces. Using unique archive material and new films from visits to the Black Island.
| Directing | Helgan Brekkan | Director |
| Directing | Torgny Nordin | Director |
| Writing | Helgan Brekkan | Screenplay |
| Writing | Torgny Nordin | Screenplay |
| Camera | Mischa Gavrjusjov | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Steinþór Birgisson | Editor |
| Sound | Guðmundur Pétursson | Music |
| Production | Helgan Brekkan | Producer |
| Production | Hjálmtýr Heiðdal | Producer |