Alma

After having witnessed her father's brutal murder, three-year-old Alma and her mother fled their war-torn homeland and settled in Iceland. Now, 25 years later, Alma is serving time in a psych ward for murdering her boyfriend, a crime she can't remember. But when she discovers the boyfriend is still alive, Alma decides to escape and kill him after all.

Directed by Kristín Jóhannesdóttir, Alma leans on a strong ensemble — Snæfríður Ingvarsdóttir, Hilmir Snær Guðnason, Kristbjörg Kjeld — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2021.