Movie: The Dead Don't Hurt

Vivienne Le Coudy is a fiercely independent woman who embarks on a relationship with Danish immigrant Holger Olsen, and they start a life together near the quiet town of Elk Flats, Nevada. The outbreak of the civil war separates them when Olsen decides to fight for the Union, leaving Vivienne to fend for herself.  Both a tragic love story and a nuanced depiction of the conflict between revenge and forgiveness, The Dead Don't Hurt is a portrait of a passionate woman determined to stand up for herself in an unforgiving world dominated by ruthless men. Vicky Krieps, Viggo Mortensen (who also directs). R, 129 mins.