The Element of Crime

The Element of Crime

Release date : May 14, 1984
Runtime : 1h 44m
Countries of origin : Denmark /
Original Language : Arabic / English / German /
Director : Lars von Trier /
Production companies : Det Danske Filminstitut / Per Holst Filmproduktion / Asta Film /
May 14, 1984 1h 44m Denmark Crime Arabic More
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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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  • title:The Element of Crime
  • status:Released
  • Release date: 1984
  • Runtime:1h 44m
  • Genres: Crime · Drama · Science Fiction ·
  • Countries of origin: Denmark ·
  • Original Language: Arabic · English · German ·
  • Director: Lars von Trier /
  • Writers: Lars von Trier · Niels Vørsel ·
  • Production companies: Det Danske Filminstitut · Per Holst Filmproduktion · Asta Film ·
  • Overview: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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