A quirky, subversive gem, Woman at War gives Icelandic cinema a platform on the world stage. It’s beautifully nuanced and skilfully performed by a small cast.<\/p>\n
Halla is a 49-year-old Icelandic woman. She’s a respected choir leader, who leads a mysterious double life. Her other self is a passionate environmental activist who flouts the law. Known to the public only by her alias \u201cThe Mountain Woman\u201d her beef is with the local aluminium industry, which is encroaching on the pristine highlands she loves. Her actions become bolder and her legend grows. But something else far more personal is going, which may scupper her plans.<\/p>\n