The County (12A)

Icelandic comedy drama from the director of the 2015 film Rams

A widowed farmer begins a new life on her own terms by fighting against corruption and injustice her community.  Set in a small Icelandic farming community, the film tells the story of Inga, a middle-aged dairy farmer who rebels against the all powerful local Cooperative.  Inga tries to get other farmers to join her in rising up against the Co-op’s corruption, but encounters great resistance, forcing her to confront the community’s dependence and loyalty to this single, dominant enterprise. Inga must use her resourcefulness and cunning to break free of the Co-op’s grasp and finally live life on her own terms.

Directed and Written by Grímur Hákonarson

92 minutes Subtitles