En dag uten kvinner

A moving film about the massive women’s strike in Iceland in 1975.

On October 24, 1975, almost all of Iceland came to a standstill. 90% of the country’s women stopped working – both at home and at work – and demonstrated how crucial their efforts were. This day, known as “Women’s Day Off”, changed history and became a turning point in the fight for equality.

A Day Without Women is a moving documentary about the massive women’s strike in Iceland in 1975. Through archival footage and personal stories, the film depicts how an entire nation felt the consequences of women taking time off – and how this accelerated both political reforms and social debate.

The film is as relevant today as it was almost 50 years ago. At a time when we are still discussing the wage gap, the investment gap and gender equality in the workplace, this story reminds us of the power that arises when women stand together.

An inspiring and thought-provoking encounter with the struggle of the past that continues to shape our future.

In connection to the screening March 8, there will be a talk.

TALK BEFORE THE FILM
At a time when we are still discussing the wage gap, investment gap and gender equality in the workplace, “En dag uten kvinner” (The Day Iceland Stood Still) reminds us of the power that arises when we stand together.

In connection with International Women’s Day, HUMAN, LO and Tankesmien Agenda are organizing a talk about how the women’s struggle has changed over the past 50 years – and what’s still the same.

In the panel you will meet:
– Marianne Borgen, former mayor of Oslo (SV)
– Nimrah Ramzan, deputy leader of AUF

The conversation is led by Thea Joramo Lysne, communications manager at Tankesmien Agenda.

This screening is in cooperation with Confederation of Norwegian Trade Unions (LO) and Agenda.