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Twilight of the Ice Nymphs (1997)

“One man's search for amorous requital in a land where the sun never sets.”

Where to Watch in

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Plot

Emerging from years of confinement as a political captive, our protagonist, Peter Glahn, embarks on a journey back to his homeland, the fantastical realm of Mandragora where perpetual daylight reigns. On this voyage, he encounters the enigmatic Juliana Kossel, a woman who swiftly disappears after seizing his heart. Upon reaching Mandragora, Peter's path leads him to the family's ostrich farm, overseen by his sister Amelia and her farmhand, Cain Ball. A sense of unease permeates the air as Cain fears Peter's return may disrupt his pact with Amelia, promising him the farm's inheritance. Meanwhile, Amelia has succumbed to the allure of the narcissistic Dr. Isaac Solti, who holds dominion over the island. Dr. Solti's influence extends to Zephyr Eccles, the widow of a village fisherman, and the elusive Juliana, the object of Peter's shipboard infatuation. Yet, Solti's obsession lies elsewhere: a recently unearthed statue of Venus, imbued with peculiar powers. The narrative crescendos at Solti's laboratory, where all characters converge and simmering sexual tensions reach boiling point. In this realm where the sun never sets, passions burn bright, and the Twilight of the Ice Nymphs unveils a tale of love, obsession, and power.

Where to watch Twilight of the Ice Nymphs?

Twilight of the Ice Nymphs is a fantasy movie featuring Pascale Bussières and directed by Guy Maddin.

Twilight of the Ice Nymphs is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Kanopy.