Raise the Bar (film)
# Raise the Bar (film)

Raise the bar (Icelandic: Hækkum rána) is an Icelandic documentary about the controversial journey of a girls basketball team under the direction of coach Brynjar Karl Sigurðsson.

The film was released at the Sjónvarp Síminn Premium streaming service on 10 February 2021 and immediately raised a controversy in Iceland due to Brynjar's coaching methods.

## Premises

The film follows the journey of the a girls basketball team under the direction of coach Brynjar Karl Sigurðsson and their quest to be allowed to compete in boys tournaments.

## Accolades

At the 2021 International Film Festival for Young Audiences, Filem'on, Raise the Bar won the award for best documentary.

