Agnes Joy Explained

Agnes Joy is a 2019 Icelandic drama film directed by Silja Hauksdóttir.^[1] It was selected as the Icelandic entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 93rd Academy Awards, but it was not nominated.^[2]

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.^[3]

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

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2021-02-02 . 'Agnes Joy' Director Opened Film With Vomit Scene to Capture Characters' 'Raw' Relationship (Video) . 2022-07-02 . en-US.
2. Web site: Agnes Joy Represents Iceland In Oscar Race . Nordic Drama . 26 November 2020 . 26 November 2020.
3. Web site: Agnes Joy . Cineuropa . 26 November 2020.