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The Element of Crime
Release Date: May 18, 1984
Year | : | 1984 |
Slogan | : | «» |
Genres | : | Crime, Drama, Science Fiction |
Production Companies | : | Det Danske Filminstitut, Per Holst Filmproduktion |
Director | : | Lars von Trier |
Producers | : | Per Holst, Sanne Arnt Torp, Per Årman, Liz Cassidy |
Writers | : | Lars von Trier, Niels Vørsel |
RunTime | : | 104 mins. |
Fisher, an ex-detective, decides to take one final case when a mysterious serial killer claims the lives of several young girls. Fisher, unable to find the culprit, turns to Osbourne, a writer who was once respected for his contributions to the field of criminology. Fisher begins to use Osbourne's technique, which involves empathizing with serial killers; however, as the detective becomes increasingly engrossed in this method, things take a disturbing turn.
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Trailer: The Element of Crime (Forbrydelsens Element) - Trailer 1984
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