The Day Iceland Stood Still (2025)

01/25/2025 (IS) • Documentary • 1h 10m

The true story of 12 hours that launched a revolution

Overview

When 90% of Iceland’s women walked off the job and out of their homes one morning in 1975, they brought their country to its knees and catapulted Iceland to the forefront of today's global fight for gender equality. Unexpectedly funny, laced with evocative animation and powerfully told by the women who lived it – this is the true story of 12 hours that launched a revolution.

The Day Iceland Stood Still (2025)

01/25/2025 (IS) • 1h 10m

Documentary

The true story of 12 hours that launched a revolution

Overview

When 90% of Iceland’s women walked off the job and out of their homes one morning in 1975, they brought their country to its knees and catapulted Iceland to the forefront of today's global fight for gender equality. Unexpectedly funny, laced with evocative animation and powerfully told by the women who lived it – this is the true story of 12 hours that launched a revolution.

Top Billed Cast

Guðrún Erlendsdóttir

Ágústa Þorkelsdottir

Vigdís Finnbogadóttir

Guðni Th. Jóhannesson

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

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Revenue

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Keywords

strike

women's rights

women gathering

gender equality

women and society

women empowerment

general strike

feminist movement

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