Woman at War
Halla is a choir teacher. She's also a saboteur.
Directed by Benedikt Erlingsson
Produced by Slot Machine, Gulldrengurinn
A darkly comic thriller about an environmental activist's sabotage campaign that becomes a meditation on duty, love, and what we're willing to sacrifice when another life depends on us.
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.
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Is Woman at War one of a kind? Yes. More singular than 85% of films.
Does Woman at War end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.
Is Woman at War easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.
Is Woman at War violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Woman at War sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Woman at War scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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Like Woman at War
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Woman at War
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Woman at War, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Woman at War, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Woman at War, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
