Who was Vigdís Finnbogadóttir?

Vigdís Finnbogadóttir was Iceland's first female president and the world's first democratically elected female head of state.

What is the "Vigdís" TV series about?

The "Vigdís" series chronicles the life and journey of Vigdís Finnbogadóttir from her youth to her historic presidency.

Where can I watch the "Vigdís" series?

The series "Vigdís" aired on RÚV in Iceland and has been sold to GSN Networks for the U.S. and Canada, and Viaplay for Eastern Europe.

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Icelandic President's Rise: A True Story

21 Jan

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Summary

Series follows Vigdís Finnbogadóttir's journey to becoming world's first elected female president.
Show highlights her life before presidency, including personal struggles and perseverance.
Vigdís' story is a universal tale of courage, equality, and achieving dreams against odds.

Icelandic President's Rise: A True Story

The Nordic Film Market in Göteborg is set to feature "Vigdís," a four-part Icelandic series detailing the remarkable life of Vigdís Finnbogadóttir. The series recounts her historic 1980 election as Iceland's first female president, a groundbreaking achievement making her the world's first democratically elected female head of state.

Written by Ágústa M. Ólafsdóttir and Björg Magnúsdóttir, the series delves into Finnbogadóttir's life from her teenage years in the late 1940s through her studies in France and leadership of the Reykjavík Theatre Company, culminating in her historic election.

Elín Hall and Nína Dögg Filippusdóttir portray Finnbogadóttir at different stages of her life. The series, which aired early 2025 on RÚV, became one of Iceland's most successful local TV shows, resonating with audiences for its inspirational narrative.