Atómstöðin (1984)
Année de sortie: 1984
Nation: Iceland
Alternative Title: Atomic Station, Atomiasema, Atomstation
Réalisateur: Þorsteinn Jónsson
Writer: Halldór Laxness, Örnólfur Árnason, Þorsteinn Jónsson, Þórhallur Sigurðsson
Production & Genre
Histoire
Set in post-WWII Iceland, 'Atómstöðin' revolves around the controversial establishment of a NATO base and an atomic station in Keflavik. The narrative follows a young girl who finds herself torn between two men representing different lifestyles. As she navigates her personal life amidst political turmoil, she must also grapple with Iceland's struggle for independence against the influence of foreign powers.
Résumé
'Atómstöðin', released in 1984 and directed by Þorsteinn Jónsson, is a drama that explores one of Iceland's most contentious post-war issues: the presence of NATO forces on its soil. The film uses the personal journey of a young girl to reflect the broader national debate surrounding sovereignty and independence, as Iceland grapples with maintaining its freedom amidst the Cold War power struggle.
