| The County | |
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 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Grímur Hákonarson |
| Starring | Arndís Hrönn Egilsdóttir |
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| Running time | 92 minutes |
| Country | Iceland |
| Language | Icelandic |
The County (Icelandic: Héraðið) is a 2019 Icelandic melodrama directed by Grímur Hákonarson. It was screened in the Contemporary World Cinema section at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival.
Cast
- Arndís Hrönn Egilsdóttir as Inga
- Þorsteinn Bachmann as Oddur Policeman
- Þorsteinn Gunnar Bjarnason as Gummi the Painter
- Daniel Hans Erlendsson as Heiðar
- Hafdís Helga Helgadóttir as Katla T.V. Reporter
Reception
Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes gives the film an 85% approval rating based on 46 reviews, with an average rating of 6.7/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "Led by Arndís Hrönn Egilsdóttir's remarkable work in the starring role, The County is a David vs. Goliath story that speaks rousing truth to power." The Guardian gave the film a 4/5 star rating calling it a "stirring drama" in their pick of the week feature.
References
- "Rams Director Grimur Hakonarson's The County Sells to Several Territories". Variety. 7 May 2018. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
- "Toronto Adds The Aeronauts, Mosul, Seberg, & More To Festival Slate". Deadline. 13 August 2019. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
- "The County (2019)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
- Peter Bradshaw (21 May 2020), "The County review – a fierce fight for justice in the Icelandic highlands", The Guardian
External links
- The County at IMDb
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