Agnes Joy

{{short description|2019 film}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2020}}

{{Infobox film

| name = Agnes Joy

| image = Agnes Joy poster.jpg

| caption = Film poster

| director = Silja Hauksdóttir

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| writer =

| starring = Donna Cruz

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| released = {{film date|2019|10|5|Busan|2019|10|17|Iceland|df=yes}}

| runtime = 92 minutes

| country = Iceland

| language = Icelandic

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Agnes Joy is a 2019 Icelandic drama film directed by Silja Hauksdóttir.{{Citation |title=Agnes Joy |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/agnes_joy |publisher=Rotten Tomatoes |language=en |access-date=2022-07-02}}{{Cite web |date=2021-02-02 |title='Agnes Joy' Director Opened Film With Vomit Scene to Capture Characters' 'Raw' Relationship (Video) |url=https://www.thewrap.com/agnes-joy-movie-iceland-silja-hauksdottir/ |access-date=2022-07-02 |language=en-US}} It was selected as the Icelandic entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 93rd Academy Awards, but it was not nominated.{{cite web|url=https://nordicdrama.com/agnes-joy-represents-iceland-in-oscar-race/ |title=Agnes Joy Represents Iceland In Oscar Race |work=Nordic Drama |date=26 November 2020 |access-date=26 November 2020}}

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.{{cite web|url=https://cineuropa.org/en/film/379339/ |title=Agnes Joy |work=Cineuropa |access-date=26 November 2020}}

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

See also

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