The County Explained

The County
Director:	Grímur Hákonarson
Starring:	Arndís Hrönn Egilsdóttir
Runtime:	92 minutes
Country:	Iceland
Language:	Icelandic

The County (Icelandic: '''Héraðið''') is a 2019 Icelandic melodrama directed by Grímur Hákonarson.^[1] It was screened in the Contemporary World Cinema section at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival.^[2]

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 approval rating based on reviews, with an average rating of . 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."^[3] The Guardian gave the film a 4/5 star rating calling it a "stirring drama" in their pick of the week feature.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Rams Director Grimur Hakonarson's The County Sells to Several Territories . Variety . 7 May 2018 . 19 August 2019.
2. Web site: Toronto Adds The Aeronauts, Mosul, Seberg, & More To Festival Slate . Deadline . 13 August 2019 . 16 August 2019.
3. Web site: The County (2019). Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. .