Woman at War
2018
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Synopsis
Halla declares a one-woman-war on the local aluminium industry. She is prepared to risk everything to protect the pristine Icelandic Highlands she loves… Until an orphan unexpectedly enters her life.
Key facts
Cast
Halldóra Geirharðsdóttir, Jóhann Sigurðarson, Davíð Þór Jónsson, Magnús Trygvason Eliassen, Ómar Guðjónsson, Iryna Danyleiko, Galyna Goncharenko, Susanna Kurpenko
Original language
English
First release
May 22, 2018 (Iceland)
Awards
Lux Prize
Crew
Screenplay
Benedikt Erlingsson, Ólafur Egill Egilsson
Producer
Benedikt Erlingsson, Carine Leblanc, Marianne Slot
Cinematography
Bergsteinn Björgúlfsson
Editing
Davið Alexander Corno
Music
Davíð Þór Jónsson
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Locarno International Film Festival 2023 generic
- Cannes Film Festival 2018 generic
- Toronto International Film Festival 2018 generic
- Venice Film Festival 2018 generic
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Iceland | May 22, 2018 |
| Theatrical | France | July 4, 2018 |
| Theatrical | Switzerland | August 15, 2018 |
| Theatrical | Ukraine | September 16, 2018 |
| Theatrical | Estonia | September 21, 2018 |
| Theatrical | Hungary | October 4, 2018 |
| Theatrical | Turkey | October 6, 2018 |
| Theatrical | Romania | October 12, 2018 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | October 20, 2018 |
| Theatrical | Taiwan | October 26, 2018 |
| Theatrical | Switzerland | November 1, 2018 |
| Theatrical | Belgium | December 5, 2018 |
| Theatrical | Germany | December 13, 2018 |
| Theatrical | Italy | December 13, 2018 |
| Theatrical | Austria | December 14, 2018 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | December 27, 2018 |
| Theatrical | Iceland | December 31, 2018 |
| Theatrical | Afghanistan | January 17, 2019 |
| Theatrical | Slovenia | January 17, 2019 |
| Theatrical | Slovakia | January 17, 2019 |
| Theatrical | Switzerland | January 24, 2019 |
| Theatrical | Greece | January 24, 2019 |
| Theatrical | Norway | January 25, 2019 |
| Theatrical | Czech Republic | January 31, 2019 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | February 22, 2019 |
| Theatrical | United States | March 1, 2019 |
| Theatrical | Spain | March 8, 2019 |
| Theatrical | Turkey | March 8, 2019 |
| Theatrical | Japan | March 9, 2019 |
| Theatrical | Australia | April 4, 2019 |
| Theatrical | New Zealand | April 4, 2019 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | May 3, 2019 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | May 3, 2019 |
| Theatrical | Denmark | May 23, 2019 |
| Streaming | United States | June 4, 2019 |
| Theatrical | Poland | June 21, 2019 |
| Streaming | United Kingdom | September 16, 2019 |
| Theatrical | Argentina | September 26, 2019 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | November 28, 2019 |
| Theatrical | Uruguay | February 20, 2020 |
| Television | Ukraine | May 22, 2021 |
| Television | Portugal | February 21, 2022 |
| Streaming | Norway | July 1, 2022 |
| Classification | Germany | 6 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 12A |
Versions & editions
| Home video | Netherlands | March 5, 2019 |
| Home video | United States | June 4, 2019 |
| Home video | United Kingdom | September 16, 2019 |
| Home video | Greece | November 5, 2020 |
Full credits
| Director | Benedikt Erlingsson |
| Cast | Halldóra Geirharðsdóttir (Halla / Ása), Jóhann Sigurðarson (Sveinbjörn), Davíð Þór Jónsson (Pianist / Accordion Player), Magnús Trygvason Eliassen (Drummer), Ómar Guðjónsson (Sousaphone Player), Iryna Danyleiko (Ukrainian Choir Singer), Galyna Goncharenko (Ukrainian Choir Singer), Susanna Kurpenko (Ukrainian Choir Singer), Jörundur Ragnarsson (Baldvin), Juan Camillo Roman Estrada (Juan Camillo), Charlotte Bøving (Adoption agency lady), Björn Thors (The Prime Minister), Hilmir Snær Guðnason (Taxi Driver), Jon Johanson (Greenhouse farmer), Þorsteinn Guðmundsson (Prison Guard), Helga Braga Jónsdóttir (Prison Guard), Jón Gnarr (President of Iceland), Vala Kristín Eiríkssdóttir (Stefanía), Hjörleifur Hjartarsson (Prime Ministers aide), Albert Halldórsson (Prime Ministers aide), Eiríkur Stephensen (Prime Ministers aide), Olena Lavreniuk (Orphanage Matron), Margaryta Hilska (Nika), Ragnheiður Steindórsdóttir (Antique shop employee), Sólveig Arnarsdóttir (Mother of Sirrý), Þórhildur Ingunn (Sirrý), Dominique Sigrúnardóttir (Journalist), Arnfinnur Daníelsson (Union leader (TV 56)), Haraldur Ari Stefánsson (Páll Blöndal), Lísa Kristjánsdóttir (Woman at the airport), Högni Egilsson (Husband in the queue), Saga Garðarsdóttir (Police officer), Hallgrimur Olafsson (Police officer), Ari Eldjárn (Police officer), Erpur Eyvindarson (Helicopter policeman), Sylvia Dögg Halldórsdóttir (Helicopter policewoman), Halldór Laxness Halldórsson (Police officer 2) |
| Screenplay | Benedikt Erlingsson, Ólafur Egill Egilsson |
| Producer | Benedikt Erlingsson, Carine Leblanc, Marianne Slot |
| Cinematography | Bergsteinn Björgúlfsson |
| Editing | Davið Alexander Corno |
| Music | Davíð Þór Jónsson |
| Production design | Snorri Freyr Hilmarsson |
| Visual effects | Cem Olcer, Sébastien Nebout, Stephane Vogel |
| Costumes | Sylvia Dögg Halldórsdóttir |
Additional data: TMDB.
