The Devil's Bath (German: Des Teufels Bad) is a 2024 historical period drama written and directed by Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala, and starring Anja Plaschg. An international co-production between Austria and Germany, the film tells the story of Agnes, a young married woman, who does not feel at home in her husband's world.
The Devil's Bath premiered on 20 February 2024 at "Berlinale Palast" (Berlin International Film Festival) and was selected in the Competition section at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival where it competed for the Golden Bear. The film was released in Austria on 8 March 2024.
The Devil's Bath is coming to 'Shudder' (streaming service) on June 28, 2024.
The Devil's Bath is based on historical court records about a shocking, hitherto unexplored chapter of European history.
Film synopsis
In 1750 Austria, a deeply religious woman named Agnes has just married her beloved, but her mind and heart soon grow heavy as her life becomes a long list of chores and expectations. Day after day, she is increasingly trapped in a murky and lonely path leading to evil thoughts, until the possibility of committing a shocking act of violence seems like the only way out of her inner prison.
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The Devil's Bath - IMDB
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