The Element of Crime (1984)

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)

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Abstract / Summary
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 ...
Field of Interest
Film
Accolades / Awards
Won 1984 Cannes Film Festival, Technical Grand Prize, Nominated 1984 Cannes Film Festival, Palme d'Or
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1984 by Lars von Trier. Reproduced by permission of Zentropa Studios. All rights reserved.
Director
Lars von Trier, 1956-
Content Type
Script
Duration
0 sec
Format
Text
Sub Genre
Crime, Drama, Horror
Original Publication Date
1984
Original Release Date
1984
Page Count
42
Performer
Michael Elphick, 1946-2002, Esmond Knight, 1906-1987, Me Me Lai, 1952-
Producer
Per Holst, 1939-
Producer - Institution
Det Danske Filminstitut, Per Holst Filmproduktion
Publication Year
1984
Publisher
Zentropa Entertainments
Place Published / Released
Hvidovre, Capital Region (Denmark)
Release Date
1984
Subject
Film, Music & Performing Arts, Literature & Language, 1980s, Criminal investigations, Killers, 1980s, Fisher, Osborne, Kim
Keywords and Translated Subjects
1980s

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