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The Element of Crime (1984)

★ 6.7Not Rated104 minDirector: Lars von Trier

1984 Danish film

The Element of Crime (Danish: Forbrydelsens Element) is a 1984 Danish 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).

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What is The Element of Crime about?
The Element of Crime (1984) — Fisher, an ex-cop, returns to his old beat somewhere in northern Europe after a thirteen-year hiatus in Cairo. His former mentor and role model, author of a treatise called "The Element of Crime", asks him to solve a series of murders involving lottery ticket sellers. Guided by t
Is The Element of Crime based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Element of Crime scary?
Content rating: Not Rated. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.