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The Element of Crime (1984)
directed by Lars von Trier, 1956-; produced by Per Holst, 1939-, Det Danske Filminstitut and Per Holst Filmproduktion; performed by Michael Elphick, 1946-2002, Esmond Knight, 1906-1987 and Me Me Lai, 1952- (Hvidovre, Capital Region (Denmark): Zentropa Entertainments, 1984, originally published 1984, first release 1984), 42 page(s)
Lars von Trier's feature debut is considered by many to be the most significant and innovative Danish film. The story is told within the thriller genre - in a dense, enigmatic, fascinating and at the same time provocative manner - of the police inspector Fisher, returning from Cairo to Europe to clear up the murd...
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directed by Lars von Trier, 1956-; produced by Per Holst, 1939-, Det Danske Filminstitut and Per Holst Filmproduktion; performed by Michael Elphick, 1946-2002, Esmond Knight, 1906-1987 and Me Me Lai, 1952- (Hvidovre, Capital Region (Denmark): Zentropa Entertainments, 1984, originally published 1984, first release 1984), 42 page(s)
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Lars von Trier's feature debut is considered by many to be the most significant and innovative Danish film. The story is told within the thriller genre - in a dense, enigmatic, fascinating and at the same time provocative manner - of the police inspector Fisher, returning from Cairo to Europe to clear up the murder of some little girls. Back in Europe he seeks Osborne, his old mentor, who has also been on the trail of a certain Harry Gray. Accor...
Lars von Trier's feature debut is considered by many to be the most significant and innovative Danish film. The story is told within the thriller genre - in a dense, enigmatic, fascinating and at the same time provocative manner - of the police inspector Fisher, returning from Cairo to Europe to clear up the murder of some little girls. Back in Europe he seeks Osborne, his old mentor, who has also been on the trail of a certain Harry Gray. According to Osborne, one can only understand and thus solve a murder by identifying with the killer. On this basis he slips into the role of Harry Gray ...
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Field of Study
Film
Content Type
Script
Performer / Ensemble
Michael Elphick, 1946-2002, Esmond Knight, 1906-1987, Me Me Lai, 1952-
Contributor
Tom Elling, 1946-, Per Holst, 1939-, Det Danske Filminstitut, Per Holst Filmproduktion, Bo Holten, 1948-
Author / Creator
Lars von Trier, 1956-, Michael Elphick, 1946-2002, Esmond Knight, 1906-1987, Me Me Lai, 1952-, Niels Vørsel, 1953-
Date Published / Released
1984
Publisher
Zentropa Entertainments
Topic / Theme
Criminal investigations, Killers, Fisher, Osborne, Kim
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1984 by Lars von Trier. Reproduced by permission of Zentropa Studios. All rights reserved.
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