The School of Housewives
Húsmæðraskólinn
Synopsis
The School of Housewives is a documentary film about the self-image of the Icelandic housewife and how the role of this school has changed over the years. In the film, the past is reflected in interviews with senior students alongside old 16mm footage that show how important role the school played to expectant Icelandic housewives around the middle of the last century. At the same time, recent students are monitored showing how much change has taken place in the school, regarding the role of housewives today in terms of gender role and the basic values such as all kinds of efficiency, maintenance of clothing, protecting the environment and preventing food waste. The film is a unique contemporary documentary about the Reykjavík school of housewives, running since 1942 and still open for those students who are interested, despite the uncertainty about the future of the school and its possible imminent closure.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Hot Docs 2020
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stefanía Thors
- Original Score
- Davíð Þór Jónsson, Valdimar Kolbeinn Sigurjónsson, Helgi Svavar Helgason
- Original Title
- Húsmæðraskólinn
- Country of Origin
- Iceland
- Spoken Languages
- Icelandic
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stefanía Thors
Davíð Þór Jónsson, Valdimar Kolbeinn Sigurjónsson, Helgi Svavar Helgason
Stefanía Thors
Helgi Svavar Helgason
Department Leadership Roster
Helgi Svavar Helgason
Producer
Stefanía Thors
Director
Stefanía Thors
Editor
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What is The School of Housewives about?
The School of Housewives is a documentary film about the self-image of the Icelandic housewife and how the role of this school has changed over the years. In the film, the past is reflected in interviews with senior students alongside old 16mm footage that show how important role the school played to expectant Icelandic housewives around the middle of the last century. At the same time, recent students are monitored showing how much change has taken place in the school, regarding the role of housewives today in terms of gender role and the basic values such as all kinds of efficiency, maintenance of clothing, protecting the environment and preventing food waste. The film is a unique contemporary documentary about the Reykjavík school of housewives, running since 1942 and still open for those students who are interested, despite the uncertainty about the future of the school and its possible imminent closure.
Who directed The School of Housewives?
The School of Housewives was directed by Stefanía Thors.
Who stars in The School of Housewives?
The principal cast of The School of Housewives includes Not specified.
When was The School of Housewives released and how long is it?
The School of Housewives was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for The School of Housewives?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The School of Housewives was composed by Davíð Þór Jónsson, Valdimar Kolbeinn Sigurjónsson, Helgi Svavar Helgason.