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The Serpent's Way (1986)
Director: Bo Widerberg
Cast: Stina Ekblad, Stellan Skarsgård, Pernilla August, Ernst Günther
Runtime111 min
Rating18
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A salesman and his son sexually abuse the generations of women of a poor family as payment for debt. Janni must see his mother, sister, niece and wife all being exploited, and the family grow bigger with the abuser's kids.
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The Serpent's Way is a 1986 Swedish drama film directed by Bo Widerberg that has received a mixed critical reception. The film depicts the disturbing story of a salesman and his son who sexually abuse the women of a poor family as payment for debt, with the family growing larger as the abuser's children are born. While audience reception is not widely documented, the film's controversial subject matter suggests it may be a divisive work.
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The Serpent's Way, directed by the acclaimed Swedish filmmaker Bo Widerberg in 1986, offers a powerful and disturbing exploration of the cycles of abuse and exploitation within a family. Featuring standout performances from Stina Ekblad, Stellan Skarsgård, and Pernilla August, this drama delves into the complex emotional and moral dilemmas faced by the characters as they struggle against the oppressive forces that threaten to consume them. Fans of gritty, socially-conscious European cinema will find this film to be a thought-provoking and unflinching examination of the human condition.
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The Serpent's Way is a 1986 Swedish drama film directed by Bo Widerberg. It is based on the novel The Way of a Serpent by Torgny Lindgren. The film was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 1987 Cannes Film Festival and in competition at the 15th Moscow International Film Festival. At the 22nd Guldbagge Awards Stina Ekblad won the award for Best Actress.
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