The Day Iceland Stood Still
“The true story of 12 hours that launched a revolution”
Synopsis
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.
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The Day Iceland Stood Still - trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-04-16
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pamela Hogan
- Screenplay & Story
- Hrafnhildur Gunnarsdóttir, Pamela Hogan
- Original Score
- Margrét Rán
- Original Title
- The Day Iceland Stood Still
- Country of Origin
- Iceland, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Icelandic
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Alternate Image Productions, Krumma Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pamela Hogan
Hrafnhildur Gunnarsdóttir, Pamela Hogan
Margrét Rán
Helgi Felixson
Kate Taverna
Hrafnhildur Gunnarsdóttir, Sam Jinishian, Jeffrey Kimball, Pamela Hogan
Department Leadership Roster
Pamela Hogan
Director
Hrafnhildur Gunnarsdóttir
Producer
Hrafnhildur Gunnarsdóttir
Writer
Pamela Hogan
Writer
Margrét Rán
Original Music Composer
Sam Jinishian
Producer
Helgi Felixson
Director of Photography
Kate Taverna
Editor
Pamela Hogan
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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What is The Day Iceland Stood Still about?
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.
Who directed The Day Iceland Stood Still?
The Day Iceland Stood Still was directed by Pamela Hogan.
Who stars in The Day Iceland Stood Still?
The principal cast of The Day Iceland Stood Still includes Guðrún Erlendsdóttir, Ágústa Þorkelsdottir, Vigdís Finnbogadóttir, Guðni Th. Jóhannesson.
When was The Day Iceland Stood Still released and how long is it?
The Day Iceland Stood Still was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for The Day Iceland Stood Still?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Day Iceland Stood Still was composed by Margrét Rán.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Day Iceland Stood Still?
The Day Iceland Stood Still holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).