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| Agnes Joy | |
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 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Silja Hauksdóttir |
| Starring | Donna Cruz |
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Running time | 92 minutes |
| Country | Iceland |
| Language | Icelandic |
Agnes Joy is a 2019 Icelandic drama film directed by Silja Hauksdóttir.[1][2] It was selected as the Icelandic entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 93rd Academy Awards, but it was not nominated.[3]
Plot
[edit source]Rannveig finds herself grappling with burnout in every facet of her ordinary suburban existence in a small city. She has a grumpy mother. Her job is a source of frustration, and her marriage is gradually deteriorating. Additionally, she engages in constant battles with her defiant daughter, Agnes, who has no interest in school and is daunted by the prospect of Agnes maturing and moving on. The arrival of a new neighbor, Hreinn, at their doorstep ushers in fresh challenges that are completely unforeseen and uncontrollable for Rannveig and her family. Both Rannveig and Agnes become too friendly with Hreinn. After Rannveig's mother dies, she cuts herself free from the family business.[4]
Reception
[edit source]The film won the 2020 Edda film award for best Icelandic film and received five other Eddas, including for Katla M. Þorgeirsdóttir as best female lead.
Cast
[edit source]- Donna Cruz as Agnes Joy
- Þorsteinn Bachmann as Einar
- Þórey Birgisdóttir as Afgreiðslukona snyrtistofu
- Arnmundur Ernst Björnsson as Erlendur
- Ebba Katrín Finnsdóttir as Dr. Þuríður
- Pálmi Gestsson as Sigurhjalti
- Björn Hlynur Haraldsson as Hreinn
See also
[edit source]References
[edit source]- ↑ Agnes Joy, Rotten Tomatoes, retrieved 2 July 2022
- ↑ "'Agnes Joy' Director Opened Film With Vomit Scene to Capture Characters' 'Raw' Relationship (Video)". 2 February 2021. Retrieved 2 July 2022.
- ↑ "Agnes Joy Represents Iceland In Oscar Race". Nordic Drama. 26 November 2020. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
- ↑ "Agnes Joy". Cineuropa. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
External links
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