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Woman at War | Friday 14 February | 6:30pm | PG | $10 | Fundraiser

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Halla is a fifty-year-old independent Icelandic woman. But behind the scenes of a quiet routine, she leads a double life as a passionate environmental activist.

Known to others only by her alias “The Woman of the Mountain,” Halla secretly wages a one-woman-war on the local aluminium industry. As Halla’s actions grow bolder, from petty vandalism to outright industrial sabotage, she succeeds in pausing the negotiations between the Icelandic government and the corporation building a new aluminium smelter.

But right as she begins planning her biggest and boldest operation yet, she receives an unexpected letter that changes everything. Her application to adopt a child has finally been accepted and there is a little girl waiting for her in Ukraine.

As Halla prepares to abandon her role as saboteur and saviour of the Highlands to fulfill her dream of becoming a mother, she decides to plot one final attack to deal the aluminium industry a crippling blow.

Woman at War, the newest offering from Icelandic auteur Benedikt Erlingsson (Of Horses and Men), is a quirky, heroic tale set in our world of imminent threat. A serious fairy tale told with a smile.

DIR Benedikt Erlingsson | 2018 | 101 mins

Remember if you pay in the cinema then it is CASH only. Reserved seats will be released at 6:25pm to cash cycle or walk in customers,or earlier if you let us know.

Your tickets will be confirmed by email - please call (06) 2813474 if this fails to come through within a few minutes or if you would like help with the process.

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Fundraiser screening for Whanganui Womens Network during La Fiesta 2020.

All proceeds from ticket sales for this screening will be donated on your behalf to Whanganui Womens Network.

You are welcome to come along to this evening's screening as your favourite female hero! This could be a person from fact or fiction, and you can full on dress up if you like, or just wear something that reminds you of her. Or if the practicalities of dressing up are too demanding then you could just come along with a thought to share about an inspirational woman in your life. Dressing up is entirely optional for you to enjoy in person or just come along and enjoy in spirit.

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Reviews

★★★★½ - Stuff
"A warm, witty, wise and absolutely endearing movie. The best comedy-thriller in years""
★★★★ - NZ Herald
"Wonderfully offbeat... this thriller will put a smile on your face"
★★★★ - Sydney Morning Herald
"What I loved is the combination of purpose and artistry: the depth of feeling, the depth of storytelling, the profound connection to the landscape in which it is set, and the superb and decisive humour."
★★★★ - Flicks
"Offbeat, poignant and visually exquisite" ... "deadpan humor and visual bliss" - Hollywood Reporter
"Delightful... near-perfect" - Variety 
"Delightfully odd... Frequently hilarious... Never loses sight of what is at stake" - NZ Herald
"A social justice warrior-style Joan of Arc" - British Film Institute 

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