Forbrydelsens element 1984

Name: Forbrydelsens element
Released: 1984-05-14
Cast: Michael Elphick, Esmond Knight, Me Me Lai, Jerold Wells, Ahmed El Shenawi

Synopsis:

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.

Directed by:	Lars von Trier
Written by:	Lars von Trier & Niels Vørsel
Release date:	1984-05-14
Runtime:	104 minutes
Critics score:	77 / 100
Related titles:	Europa 1991