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Film · 1984

The Element of Crime

Original title: Forbrydelsens element

by Lars von Trier

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Details

Type
Film
Released
1984
Director
Lars von Trier
Saga
Europa trilogy
Genres
CrimeThrillerDrama
Countries
Denmark
Original language
English
Running time
1 h 44 min

Cast

  • Michael Elphick
  • Esmond Knight
  • Me Me Lai
  • Jerold Wells
  • Jon Bang Carlsen
  • Mogens Rukov
  • Lars von Trier
  • Astrid Henning-Jensen

Awards

Wins

  • Bodil Award for Best Danish Film (1985)
  • Robert Award for Best Danish Film (1985)
  • Robert Award for Best Costume Design (1985)
  • Robert Award for Best Editing (1985)
  • Robert Award for Best Cinematography (1985)
  • Robert Award for Best Production Design (1985)
  • Robert Award for Best Sound Design (1985)
  • Robert Award for Best Visual Effects (1985)

In France

French rating
Tout public
French release visa
No. 59066

Source: CNC, French open data (Licence Ouverte)

References

In the “Europa trilogy” saga

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