Agnes
Originally released in 1995. Agnes is a drama/history film. directed by Egill Eðvarðsson.
Starring María Ellingsen, Baltasar Kormákur, and Egill Ólafsson
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 22, 1995
30 years ago
Runtime
1h 46m
106 minutes total
User Rating
4.0/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
IS
Original language
Country
Germany
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Director
Top Cast
María Ellingsen
as Agnes
Baltasar Kormákur
as Natan
Egill Ólafsson
as Sýslumaður
Hanna María Karlsdóttir
as Sýslumannsfrú
Árni Pétur Guðjónsson
as Séra Þorvarður
Gottskálk Dagur Sigurðarson
as Friðrik
Hilmir Snær Guðnason
as Guðmundur
Magnús Ólafsson
as Eyfi
Þröstur Guðbjartsson
as Sigfús
Hulda Rún Jónsdóttir
as Elín
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IS
Production Companies
- Zentropa Entertainments
- Pegasus Pictures
- Journal Filmproduktion
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...
Who directed Agnes?
Agnes was directed by Egill Eðvarðsson.
How long is Agnes?
Agnes has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
When was Agnes released?
Agnes was released on December 22, 1995 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Agnes?
The main cast of Agnes includes María Ellingsen, Baltasar Kormákur, Egill Ólafsson, Hanna María Karlsdóttir, Árni Pétur Guðjónsson.