Bjorn Willberg Andersen Movies
- 1994
This artistically produced Swedish philosophical drama, filmed in black-and-white, is adapted from Strindberg's 1902 play. Using a combination of Biblical reference, classic mythology, and poetry it depicts God's daughter as she reflects upon the state of humanity. Agnes descends from Heaven to survey earthbound mortals about the cause of their pain and sadness. Initially, Agnes is carefree, but she cannot remain unaffected by the surrounding tragedy and becomes more serious. She ends up marrying an impoverished and dour lawyer. They dwell in a claustrophobic cellar with their new baby. The feature film at the local cinema stars Victoria. A frequent movie-goer tells Agnes of his love for the beautiful actress Victoria. He soon gets to meet her. Agnes then meets a dark poet who warns her that if she continues to wade in the morass of human existence the effects upon her may be permanent. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Ingvild Holm, Bjorn Willberg Andersen, (more)
- 1994
This historical Norwegian drama suitable for family viewing, centers on an 8-year old 14th-century Norwegian girl from an isolated valley on Norway's west coast who loses most of her family and neighbors to the dreaded Black Death.. Following the death of her community, the girl, Maren, learns to survive in the densely forested mountains. Later she is discovered by villagers living in the next valley. They believe the girl has the ability to see the future, and they want her to make predictions for them. Eventually she is rescued by her father, who was away when the plague hit their village. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
