Free-Diving Under Ice, There Is ’No Place for Fear’

“There is no place for fear,“ says Finnish freediver Johanna Nordblad. “No place for panic. No place for mistakes. Under the ice, you need total control.” She holds the world record for a 50-meter dive under ice. Read more: “Johanna“ was directed by Ian Derry. It is a part of The Atlantic Selects, an online showcase of short documentaries from independent creators, curated by The Atlantic. Subscribe to The Atlantic on YouTube: