Agnes

– In a barren land ruled by oppression and ignorance, a spirited woman driven by hope of a better life..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.90 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 41 Minutes
Release Year:
1995
Agnes
Agnes (1995)

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.

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Release Date:

23 Dec 1995

Language:

Icelandic

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Plot:

Agnes, the beautiful housekeeper of the sheriff of a small Icelandic county sees a chance to get herself and her young daughter away from her brutal employer when she falls in love with the local homeopathic doctor. When she moves in with him, however, she discovers another side to him when his lechery makes him several enemies amongst the other townsfolk.

Awards:

1 win.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.8/10

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