Woman at War

A quirky, quietly suspenseful ride that balances eco-sabotage thrills with tender, offbeat warmth and a live on-screen musical heartbeat.

Directed by

Benedikt Erlingsson

Genres

Drama, Thriller, Comedy

Starring

Halldóra Geirharðsdóttir, Jóhann Sigurðarson, Davíð Þór Jónsson

Tagline

Halla is a choir teacher. She's also a saboteur.

Overview

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.

How it feels

Warm, whimsical, tense and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Environment, survival, parenthood, identity

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

Your rating is saved. See your suggestions, or find titles like this one below.

Rate it, and Mesmero finds titles that feel like it. You do not need an account.

Watch the trailer on YouTube (opens in a new tab)