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The Element of Crime (1984)

The Element of Crime (1984)

Science Fiction Drama Crime
Release Date: 1984, May 14
Directors: Lars von Trier
Countries: Denmark
Production: Det Danske Filminstitut, Det Danske Filminstitut, Per Holst Filmproduktion, Per Holst Filmproduktion, Asta Film, Asta Film
Cast: Ahmed El Shenawi, Michael Elphick, Esmond Knight, Jerold Wells, Me Me Lai, Camilla Overbye Roos, Preben Lerdorff Rye, Janos Hersko, Harry Harper, Roman Moszkowicz, Frederik Casby, Duke Addabayo

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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