The Element of Crime
1984 · 104 min
Crime · Drama · Science Fiction
★ 6.4MUBI
Trailer
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.
Crew
- Director Lars von Trier
- Screenplay Lars von Trier
- Screenplay Niels Vørsel
- Director of Photography Tom Elling
Cast
Crew
- Director — Lars von Trier
- Screenplay — Lars von Trier
- Screenplay — Niels Vørsel
- Director of Photography — Tom Elling
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