Vigdis

Iceland, 4x60'

Vigdis is based on the inspiring true story of Vigdís Finnbogadóttir who, in 1980, made history not only as Iceland’s first female president but as the world’s first democratically elected female head of state. The series tells Vigdis’ story from when she was a teenager in the late 1940s up until she decides to run for president against three male candidates in 1980. Vigdis is an inspirational story of hope and integrity.

Original title:VigdísNominated writer:Ágústa M. Ólafsdóttir; Björg Magnúsdóttir Broadcaster:RÚVProduction company:Vesturport; Vigdís Production Producer:Rakel GarðarsdóttirDirector:Björn Hlynur Haraldsson; Tinna Hrafnsdóttir Sales:Reinvent Yellow International SalesPremiere:January 1, 2025

Nominated writers

Ágústa M. Ólafsdóttir

Producer and screenwriter

Björg Magnúsdóttir

Screenwriter