"The Seagull's Laughter" is set in a small Icelandic village in the 1950s. Years ago, a young woman named Freya left the village for America with her soldier husband. When she returns, stating that her husband died, she causes quite a disruptance. Part diva, part feminist, Freya's self-confidence starts to rub off on the other women, who start to dress flashy and assert their independence. The story is told through the eyes of Agga, Freya's 11 year old cousin who simultaneously despises and is fascinated by Freya. When men in the village start turning up dead, Agga is convinced Freya is the murderer. After all, she thinks she has seen her prancing around the seaside rocks, like an elf! There are some acts of violence in the film that seem out of place (e.g, Freya chucking a cat at her mother-in-law!) and sometimes the characterization gets a bit questionable. But, overall, "The Seagull's Laughter" is a well-made film filled with devilishly dark humor and rich with Icelandic lore.
My Rating: 7.5/10.
My Rating: 7.5/10.