Fifteen Past Seven
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.
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Fifteen Past Seven
- Overview
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Sep 9, 2021
Runtime
1h 30m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
Korter yfir sjö
Director
Einar Þór Gunnlaugsson
Description
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.
