The School of Housewives (2020)

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The School of Housewives is a documentary film about the self-image of the Icelandic housewife and how the role of this school has changed over the years. In the film, the past is reflected in interviews with senior students alongside old 16mm footage that show how important role the school played to expectant Icelandic housewives around the middle of the last century. At the same time, recent students are monitored showing how much change has taken place in the school, regarding the role of housewives today in terms of gender role and the basic values such as all kinds of efficiency, maintenance of clothing, protecting the environment and preventing food waste. The film is a unique contemporary documentary about the Reykjavík school of housewives, running since 1942 and still open for those students who are interested, despite the uncertainty about the future of the school and its possible imminent closure.

Director: Stefanía Thors
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 75 min
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Music: Davíð Þór Jónsson, Valdimar Kolbeinn Sigurjónsson, Helgi Svavar Helgason
Editing: Stefanía Thors
Country: Iceland
Language: Íslenska
Original Language: is
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The School of Housewives about?
The School of Housewives is a documentary film about the self-image of the Icelandic housewife and how the role of this school has changed over the years. In the film, the past is reflected in interviews with senior students alongside old 16mm footage that show how important role the school played to expectant Icelandic housewives around the middle of the last century. At the same time, recent students are monitored showing how much change has taken place in the school, regarding the role of housewives today in terms of gender role and the basic values such as all kinds of efficiency, maintenance of clothing, protecting the environment and preventing food waste. The film is a unique contemporary documentary about the Reykjavík school of housewives, running since 1942 and still open for those students who are interested, despite the uncertainty about the future of the school and its possible imminent closure.
Who directed The School of Housewives?
The School of Housewives was directed by Stefanía Thors.
How long is The School of Housewives?
The School of Housewives has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
What genre is The School of Housewives?
The School of Housewives is a Documentary film.
Where was The School of Housewives produced?
The School of Housewives was produced in Iceland.