Woman at War

In this Icelandic film, a seemingly ordinary choir conductor named Halla leads a double life as an environmental activist, secretly waging a one-woman war against the local aluminum industry to protect her country’s natural landscape. As her actions become more daring, she faces a personal dilemma when a long-awaited opportunity to adopt a child arises. Directed by Benedikt Erlingsson, the film skillfully balances drama and humor while exploring themes of environmentalism and personal responsibility. The movie was well-received and won the SACD Award at the Cannes Film Festival. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on Soap2day.