Iceland's submission to AMPAS for Best Foreign Language Film

Halldóra Geirharðsdóttir gives a tremendous double performance as both the main character, Halla, and her sister, Ása. The story is compelling, the filmmaking is lucid, and the cinematography is stunning.

In a world where big business is taking over, Halla takes non-violent measures to sabotage the perceived enemy. Her actions are still considered illegal, but it opens up a huge dialogue to viewers. They can choose not to support the big businesses that are destroying the culture and economy and that can be a great start to address issues like corporatism and climate change.

Q&A with Benedikt Erlingsson (director) and Steve Pond (moderator)

Vegan alert:
Halla uses a dead ram's skin to cover her.

i’d commit a lot more ecoterrorism if i had a live band with me every time

Woman at War masterly deals with the tragic devastation of the planet in a surprisingly absurdist and humorous manner. Written, produced and directed by Icelander Benedikt Erlingsson, there’s an enormous amount of passion and understanding bestowed at the heart of this provocative narrative and the cast hold dominion on the screen for the duration of this fraught and intentionally bizarre movie; there's also some venturesome use of on-screen musicians providing the musical score.

Cannes 2018, Film 8/??

This is....so extremely my shit. 
1) It’s Icelandic and I have yet to see a bad Icelandic movie.
2) If Roy Andersson and Wes Anderson had a slightly less kitschy and warmer-than-pastels baby, that would essentially be the tone of this movie.
3) Women rule the world.

just very nicely done!!! like a greek drama plus superhero movie starring a middleaged woman in iceland

I wish I could’ve been in the pitch meeting (with an interpreter).

Fantastic.

Everyone knows you've gotta test for live electricity with the back of your hand and that you never use a buzzsaw on an unstable surface.

This film has everything:
- Brilliant acting
- Intelligent plot
- Deftly planned humour
- Beautiful cinematography
- High stakes
- Building tension
- Passion-driven characters
- Relatable motives
- Superb setting
- Creative design
- Clever editing
- Exquisite score
- Doesn't waste any of your time

a movie that does the universal and specific exactly right, using each to accentuate the other just beautifully. a couple stylistic choices didn't feel totally right to me, but they're some small quibbles. this is the kind of film you rave to your friends about and show anyone you can get to sit down to watch it. a really excellent pairing with First Reformed, i swear.

Almost too original and quirky.

Woman at War masterly deals with the tragic devastation of the planet in a surprisingly absurdist and humorous manner. Written, produced and directed by Icelander Benedikt Erlingsson, there’s an enormous amount of passion and understanding bestowed at the heart of this provocative narrative and the cast hold dominion on the screen for the duration of this fraught and intentionally bizarre movie; there's also some venturesome use of on-screen musicians providing the musical score.

Cinematography, Music ❤😍
And .....
The TOURIST 😂😂