The Devil's Bath(Des Teufels Bad)
Dir: Veronika Franz, Severin Fiala
Austria/Germany, 2024, German, 121mins, DCP, Category III
Cast: Anja Plaschg, Maria Hofstätter, David Scheid
In a remote corner of 18th-century Austria, a young woman, Agnes, embarks on a new life after marrying her beloved. Before long, however, her spousal obligations and the unforgiving rural environment begin to take their toll, both physically and mentally, and Agnes soon finds herself plotting her escape in the most unspeakable manner imaginable. Following the rapturous reception of Goodnight Mommy (39th) and The Lodge, writer-directors Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala spin a cruel and unusual folk horror tale, where pagan rituals and Christian doctrine are fiercely intertwined and justice is meted out with ferocious brutality.
Berlin International Film Festival: Silver Bear for Outstanding Artistic Contribution
Screening:
In-theatre Screening
FESTIVAL SPOTLIGHT
Buy Ticket 2024-08-20 (Tue)
21:4520TS02Buy Ticket 2024-08-25 (Sun)
16:4525AC02
Hong Kong Arts Centre Louis Koo Cinema (Venue)
EMP Cinemas Times Square (Venue)
Chinese Subtitles
Category III