Agnes (1995)

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In a barren land ruled by oppression and ignorance, a spirited woman driven by hope of a better life must fight against the odds. Agnes is a servant in the house of the county sheriff. There she is constantly sexually harassed by him and treated with contempt by his wife. Agnes falls in love with Natan, a self taught homoeopathic doctor. The sheriff takes revenge on Natan by making it illegal for him to practice his profession. The dramatic relationship between the three main characters ultimately leads to a fatal web of events where a love affair turns into a nightmare of brutality and destruction.

Director: Egill Eðvarðsson
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 106 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Gunnar Þórðarson
Cinematography: Snorri Þórisson
Editing: Steingrímur Karlsson
Production: Zentropa Entertainments, Pegasus Pictures, Journal Filmproduktion
Country: Germany, Iceland, Denmark
Language: Íslenska
Original Language: is

Themes

Betrayal from the Closest Friend, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, Heavy Consequences of Friendship Betrayal, Unfaithful Wife and Story of Retribution

Keywords

love, revenge, betrayal

More Films by Director: Egill Eðvarðsson
More Films in Genre: Drama, History

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Agnes about?
In a barren land ruled by oppression and ignorance, a spirited woman driven by hope of a better life must fight against the odds. Agnes is a servant in the house of the county sheriff. There she is constantly sexually harassed by him and treated with contempt by his wife. Agnes falls in love with Natan, a self taught homoeopathic doctor. The sheriff takes revenge on Natan by making it illegal for him to practice his profession. The dramatic relationship between the three main characters ultimately leads to a fatal web of events where a love affair turns into a nightmare of brutality and destruction.
Who directed Agnes?
Agnes was directed by Egill Eðvarðsson.
Who stars in Agnes?
Agnes stars María Ellingsen, Baltasar Kormákur, Egill Ólafsson, Hanna María Karlsdóttir, Árni Pétur Guðjónsson, Gottskálk Dagur Sigurðarson.
How long is Agnes?
Agnes has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
What genre is Agnes?
Agnes is a Drama, History film.
Where was Agnes produced?
Agnes was produced in Germany, Iceland, Denmark.
What are the themes of Agnes?
The themes of Agnes include: Betrayal from the Closest Friend, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, Heavy Consequences of Friendship Betrayal, Unfaithful Wife and Story of Retribution.