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The Hour of the Lynx (2013)
Directed by Søren Kragh-Jacobsen
Overview
Helen, a priest, is approached by scientist Lisbeth with a desperate plea for help. A young man, who has been sent to a high security psychiatric ward after having killed an old couple, has attempted suicide while rambling about God. Having been part of an experiment attempting to humanize inmates by assigning them pets, the young man has suddenly gone ballistic. Fearing that he will attempt suicide again priest and scientist must now confront their mutual animosities while trying to grasp the truth. In a race against time the two women begin a shocking journey deeper and deeper into the sick mind of a young man’s soul.
Length 93 minutes
Actors
Sofie Gråbøl | Signe Egholm Olsen | Frederik Christian Johansen | Börje Ahlstedt | Søren Malling | Jens Jørn Spottag | Henrik Birch | Pelle Falk Krusbæk | Susan A. Olsen | Donald Högberg | Barbro Enberg | Lia Boysen | Jens Lundman | Einar Gensø | Maria Rossing | Nis Bank-Mikkelsen | Casper Lagebom | Emma Rasmussen | Mathilde Oszadlik | Mads Rømer | Jacob Ulrik Lohmann | Julie Carlsen | Ole Birch | Hans Jørgen Petersen | Jan Krogh | Lillian Albech | Rasmus Elton