Jodie Foster to direct and star in Iceland's Oscar entry film

Actress Jodie Foster will be taking on the role of …

Actress Jodie Foster will be taking on the role of Halla, an unlikely eco-avenger. Photo/ AFP

Icelandic director of Woman at War, Benedikt Erlingsson is "thrilled".

Icelandic director of Woman at War, Benedikt Erlingsson is "thrilled". Mbl.is/ Eggert Jóhannesson

Halldóra Geirharðsdóttir stars as Halla in Woman at War.

Halldóra Geirharðsdóttir stars as Halla in Woman at War.

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