The 1955 strike in Reykjavík was one of the hardest-hitting strikes in Iceland’s history. The Reykjavík of the time was a growing cultural city that was experiencing an increase in luxury goods but also full-fledged poverty. The trade unions were pressing for improved social rights in a political environment often ruled by the Cold War. The stage was set for an unprecedented siege.

• DirectorEinar Þór Gunnlaugsson
• Release9 September 2021
• GenreDocumentary
• Duration1h 30m
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