In the dramatic finale of No Time to Die (2021), audiences witnessed something unprecedented: James Bond died. For the first time in the franchise’s history, the iconic agent did not survive. And this historic moment took place on the remote and rugged island of Kalsoy in the Faroe Islands.
To commemorate this scene, a memorial gravestone now stands near Kallur Lighthouse — one of the island’s most spectacular viewpoints. The stone bears the inscription:
“In memory of James Bond, 1962–2021.
The proper function of man is to live, not to exist.”
The filmmakers chose Kalsoy as the setting for the fictional island lair of villain Lyutsifer Safin. The island’s dramatic cliffs and narrow ridgelines created a powerful backdrop for the film’s explosive climax.
Here, Daniel Craig’s Bond sacrifices himself in a missile strike, ensuring the safety of others. Although the story belongs to fiction, the landscape is entirely real. As a result, Kalsoy gained worldwide attention after the film’s release.
In March 2022, the Faroe Islands officially unveiled the gravestone. Bárður á Steig Nielsen, then Prime Minister of the Faroe Islands, took part in the ceremony. Jóhannus Kallsgarð, a farmer from the nearby village of Trøllanes, hosted the event.
The unveiling marked a proud moment for the region. It celebrated both the global impact of the film and the unique role of the Faroe Islands in modern cinema.
Since the premiere, visitors from around the world have travelled to Kalsoy. Many hike to Kallur Lighthouse to see the memorial and stand where Bond’s story ended.
Today, guided James Bond sightseeing tours take guests to the exact filming locations from No Time to Die. At the same time, these tours highlight Kalsoy’s breathtaking nature and dramatic coastline.
Ultimately, the memorial connects Hollywood storytelling with Faroese landscape. On the windswept cliffs of Kalsoy, fiction and reality meet — and a legendary chapter in film history found its unforgettable ending.
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