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Self-Defence is a documentary following Imma Helga, a self-defence instructor in Iceland who transformed her early struggles with bigotry, homophobia, and teenage depression into a mission of empowerment. Together with her brother, she teaches a practical, real-world approach to self-defence, helping women feel more aware, capable, and confident. Their TikTok account, with over a million followers—80% of whom are women—extends this message far beyond the classroom. At its core, Self-Defence explores a powerful, universal theme: the right to protect oneself. Echoing the spirit of the global Me Too movement, the film presents self-defence not as a heroic feat, but as a basic, accessible skill—another form of speaking out and reclaiming one’s space. The film unfolds in two layers. The outer layer demystifies self-defence, presenting it as a preventative, first-aid-like skill that enables women to escape, counter, or neutralise threats with instinctual confidence. The inner layer reveals Imma’s own path—her battles with inner doubt and social prejudice—and how those struggles mirror the physical and emotional challenges her students face. By weaving together personal transformation and hands-on teaching, Self-Defence becomes more than a documentary about physical protection—it’s a call to reclaim power, presence, and self-trust in a world that often demands the opposite.

Set in modern day Iceland, an immigrant vows revenge after losing his unborn child in an attack by a crime syndicate, thereby binding his fate with a troubled policewoman, her corrupt police commander, and a crime lord who’s losing his edge.

Set in modern day Iceland, an immigrant vows revenge after losing his unborn child in an attack by a crime syndicate, thereby binding his fate with a troubled policewoman, her corrupt police commander, and a crime lord who’s losing his edge.