Agnes Joy
- 5 October 2019 (2019-10-05) (Busan)
- 17 October 2019 (2019-10-17) (Iceland)
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
Rannveig finds herself grappling with burnout in every facet of her ordinary suburban existence. Her job is a source of frustration, and her marriage is gradually deteriorating. Additionally, she engages in constant battles with her defiant daughter, Agnes, 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.[4]
Reception
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
- 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
- List of submissions to the 93rd Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film
- List of Icelandic submissions for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film
References
- ^ 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
- Agnes Joy at IMDb
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