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The Element of Crime ( Danish: Forbrydelsens Element) is a 1984 experimental neo-noir crime film co-written and directed by Lars von Trier. It is the first feature film directed by von Trier and the first installment of the director's Europa trilogy – succeeded by Epidemic (1987) and Europa (1991).
May 14, 1984 · A futuristic film noir by Lars von Trier about a cop investigating a serial killer in Europe. The film is based on a treatise by the director's former mentor and features hypnosis, nudity, and surreal elements.
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- Crime, Drama, Thriller
- Lars von Trier
- 1984-05-14
Jan 17, 2023 · The Element of Crime (1984) - Trailer. Original title: Forbrydelsens element Directed by: Lars von Trier Year: 1984 Country: Denmark Genre (s): Crime, Sci-fi, Thriller Rated: NR SYNOPSIS:...
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- Allusion to Shadow
In Theaters At Home TV Shows. Fisher (Michael Elphick), an ex-detective, decides to take one final case when a mysterious serial killer claims the lives of several...
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- Michael Elphick
- Lars Von Trier
A former police investigator (Michael Elphick) relives his memories of Europe and his last case, a murder mystery involving a serial killer, under hypnosis in Cairo. The film is a grungy expressionistic hallucination of noir, science fiction, and operatic elements.
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A former detective uses a writer's method of empathizing with serial killers to solve a case, but soon becomes obsessed and disturbed. The Element of Crime is a low-budget film by Lars von Trier, featuring a dark and surreal style.
A European detective uses hypnosis and a controversial book to investigate a series of murders involving lottery ticket sellers. He becomes obsessed with a suspect and his past, blurring the lines between cop and killer.
