Movie

Selkvinnen

1953 · 77 min

A slow, earnest period drama of forbidden love and island politics, with stark landscapes and a melancholic undertow.

Overview: The Faroe Islands during the 18th century. Danish bailiff's control the island. In Torshamn lives Master Wenzel, known as hard but just. Wenzel tries to arrange a marriage for his daughter Inger.
How it feels: Melancholic, earnest, romantic and tense. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Love, class, power, betrayal
Content: Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 1 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: love
class
power
betrayal
justice
Places: small town
countryside
sea
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex mild