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The Hour of the Lynx

The Hour of the Lynx

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Status

Released

Release Date

Sep 26, 2013

Runtime

1h 33m

Genres

Thriller, Drama

User Score

59%

Original Title

I lossens time

Production Companies

BOB Film Sweden, Filmpool Nord, Nimbus Film

Director

Søren Kragh-Jacobsen

Budget

$3,700,000

Description

Helen, a priest, is approached by scientist Lisbeth with a desperate plea for help. A young man, who has been sent to a high security psychiatric ward after having killed an old couple, has attempted suicide while rambling about God. Having been part of an experiment attempting to humanize inmates by assigning them pets, the young man has suddenly gone ballistic. Fearing that he will attempt suicide again priest and scientist must now confront their mutual animosities while trying to grasp the truth. In a race against time the two women begin a shocking journey deeper and deeper into the sick mind of a young man's soul.