Woman at War

M
2018
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101 mins
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On the high lands of Iceland, a middle-aged woman declares war against the aluminium industry disfiguring the country in this... More

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Woman at War | Ratings & Reviews

"While a little unnecessarily whimsical at times, Woman At War is a beautiful portrait of a woman holding tight to hope. Halldóra Geirharðsdóttir plays protagonist Halla, an environmentalist on the cusp of fifty who spends her time teaching choir and sabotaging the local Icelandic aluminium industry. Halla’s dedication to mischievous, anonymous ecoterrorism is called into question when she finds out the adoption application she submitted years ago has finally been granted."

Flicks, Amanda Jane RobinsonFlicks

"Is there anything rarer than an intelligent feel-good film that knows how to tackle urgent global issues with humour as well as a satisfying sense of justice?"

VarietyVariety

"Approaching weighty themes with a very light touch, Benedikt Erlingsson's "Woman at War" is an environmental drama wrapped in whimsical comedy and tied with a bow of midlife soul-searching."

The New York TimesThe New York Times

"What Woman at War has above all is a terrific premise; and by that token, a terrific opening scene."

The GuardianThe Guardian

"This is a warm, witty, wise and absolutely endearing oddity of a film I will always remember fondly and recommend to anyone who appreciates a bit of quirk and character in their movies."

StuffStuff

"Elevated by wryly idiosyncratic flourishes in its execution."

Screen DailyScreen Daily

"Halla is the very opposite of the prevailing Marvel and DC comic hero, but it's hard to resist a middle-aged heroine running around the Icelandic countryside with a bow and arrow and dressed in a knitted jumper. Just delightful."

New Zealand HeraldNew Zealand Herald

"Not to get all alliterative about it, but "Woman at War" is something wonderful."

Los Angeles TimesLos Angeles Times

"Offbeat, poignant and visually exquisite."

Hollywood ReporterHollywood Reporter

"A joyous and warm-hearted comedy drama taking on essential contemporary issues."

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Woman at War | Details

Rating
M, Nudity
Runtime
101
Genre
Action, Thriller
Country of origin
France, Iceland, Ukraine