Apr. 4: Woman at War

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Thursday, April 4, 2019
7 pm @ Galaxy Cinemas, Sault Ste. Marie, ON

Director: Benedikt Erlingsson
Iceland/France/Ukraine 2018
Icelandic; 101 minutes
Rating: PG

Halla ((Halldóra Geirharðsdóttir), a choirmaster who loves her job, has just been approved to adopt a child from a war-torn area in Ukraine. But Halla is also an eco-terrorist, defending Iceland’s
rugged landscape from unscrupulous politicians and the aluminum industry. She’s committed to her cause, but can’t help wondering whether it’s more fulfilling to save many hypothetical future lives or the life of the daughter she may never meet. With a postmodernist sense of humour that suggests vintage Makavejev and Godard, Woman at War is a timely film that speaks to social issues with wit and warmth.

Is there anything rarer than an intelligent feel-good film that knows how to tackle urgent global issues with humor as well as a satisfying sense of justice? Look no further than Woman at War. Jay Weissberg, Variety

A wry, idiosyncratic comedy that communicates important topical
messages while never being less than a joy to watch.
Brad Wheeler, Globe and Mail

Offbeat, poignant and visually exquisite.
Jordan Mintzer, Hollywood Reporter