Michael Noer is fascinated by the Danish underworld. After the prison drama R (a Tiger Awards competitor in 2010), he has now made another rugged, adrenaline-fuelled crime drama in which disputes are settled by violence.
18-year-old Caspar wants to reach the top, no matter what. He carries out small-time break-ins for Jamal, before moving on to work for big player Björn. All goes well, until Jamal’s gang decide they want revenge. What starts with pushing and shoving soon escalates into armed conflict. This is a big test for Caspar: is he ruthless enough for this battle? And will he drag his younger brother into it?
Noer, who wrote the screenplay himself, sets up a tense plot emphasizing the grim psychology of criminals. His background as a documentary maker shows in the style, reminiscent of social-realism, with the camera constantly moving and the characters in merciless close-ups. Nominated for The Big Screen Award.
Film details
- Country of production
- Denmark
- Year
- 2013
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2013
- Length
- 96'
- Medium/Format
- DCP
