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Thursday Night Movie Club - Woman at War (Iceland, 2018) Icelandic w/English Subtitles
Thursday Night Movie Club - Woman at War (Iceland, 2018) Icelandic w/English Subtitles

Thu, 30 Jan

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Bellingen

Thursday Night Movie Club - Woman at War (Iceland, 2018) Icelandic w/English Subtitles

Our Thursday night Cinephiles Movie Club, a night for movie enthusiasts to come together and chat film, Members get to choose a movie and present it if they wish. This week our members Barbara and Maureen have chosen Woman at War, a wonderful comedy-drama from Iceland. Curry and other delights 6pm

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Time & Location

30 Jan 2025, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Bellingen, 87 Hyde St, Bellingen NSW 2454, Australia

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About the event

"Woman at War" is a 2018 Icelandic film directed by Benedikt Erlingsson that blends drama, comedy, and environmental activism. The story follows Halla, a determined and fierce woman in her 50s, who leads a double life as a choir conductor and a clandestine environmental activist. Halla is on a mission to sabotage the operations of a multinational corporation that is planning to destroy the Icelandic highlands for aluminum production.

As she orchestrates her guerrilla tactics against the corporation, Halla's life becomes increasingly complicated when she receives unexpected news: her application to adopt a child from Ukraine has been approved. This revelation forces her to confront the choices she has made and the path she is on. The film explores themes of activism, sacrifice, and the struggle to balance personal desires with a commitment to a greater cause.

With a unique blend of humor and tension, "Woman at War" highlights Halla's…

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