October 918 2020
Online + Frankfurt Rhine / Main
Agnes Joy
German Premiere
In Competition
Director
Silja Hauksdóttir
Release Year
2019
Country
Iceland
Language
OV w/English subtitles
Film Type
Full Feature
Genre
- Drama
Producers
Birgitta Bjornsdottir
Screenwriter
Silja Hauksdóttir, Gagga Jonsdottir, Jóhanna Friðrika Sæmundsdóttir, Mikael Torfason
Distribution
Media Move
Special
Running Time
93 Min.
Geoblocking
- Germany only
Rannveig is experiencing burnout in all aspects of her mundane suburban life. She’s stuck with a job she hates and a marriage that is slowly dying. On top of that, she’s constantly fighting with her rebellious daughter, Agnes, and can’t face the possibility of Agnes growing up and leaving her behind. When a new neighbor, Hreinn, shows up at their doorstep, Rannveig and family face new challenges that are beyond their control. (photo credits/ distributor: Vintage Pictures Iceland)
Cast
Anna Kristín Arngrímsdóttir,
Edda Arnljótsdóttir,
Þorsteinn Bachmann,
Þórey Birgisdóttir,
Arnmundur Ernst Björnsson,
Donna Cruz,
Ebba Katrín Finnsdóttir
Gallery
Director
Silja Hauksdóttir is a writer/director from Reykjavík who directed her first feature film, Dís, in 2004. Dís was adapted from a best-selling novel, which Silja co-wrote. She’s also directed a well-reviewed documentary, The Choir, and written and directed several comedy TV series and shows. She graduated with a MFA in Performing Arts from the Icelandic Academy of the Arts in 2018.
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