The Element of Crime
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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The Element of Crime
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
May 14, 1984
Runtime
1h 44m
Genres
Crime, Drama, Science Fiction
User Score
64%
Original Title
Forbrydelsens element
Production Companies
Det Danske Filminstitut, Per Holst Filmproduktion, Asta Film
Director
Lars von Trier
Description
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.
