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The Element of Crime poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 77.5 / 100
1984·Crime / Drama / Thriller·1h 44m

THE ELEMENT OF CRIME

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.

Above the Line
Lars von Trier·DirectorLars von Trier·ScreenplayNiels Vørsel·ScreenplayTom Elling·Director of PhotographyBo Holten·MusicTómas Gislason·Editor
Cast
Michael Elphick·FisherEsmond Knight·OsborneMe Me Lai·KimJerold Wells·KramerAhmed El Shenawi·TherapistAstrid Henning-Jensen·House KeeperJanos Hersko·CoronerStig Larsson·Coroner's AssistantHarry Harper·Portier 1Roman Moszkowicz·Portier 2
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 3
Lars von Trier·DirectorÅke Sandgren·Second Unit DirectorStine Monty Freddie·Continuity
Writing· 2
Lars von Trier·ScreenplayNiels Vørsel·Screenplay
Camera· 2
Tom Elling·Director of PhotographyLeif Stubkjær·Underwater Camera
Editing· 1
Tómas Gislason·Editor
Sound & Music· 6
Bo Holten·MusicHenrik Fleischer·Location Sound RecordistBo Holten·ConductorIben Haahr Andersen·Sound EngineerMorten Degnbol·Sound EngineerPeter Englesson·Assistant Sound Engineer
Art & Design· 8
Peter Høimark·Production DesignManon Rasmussen·Costume DesignJohn Johansen·PropsJohn Wexøe·PainterPeter Grant·PropsLars Nielsen·PropsWilliam Knuttel·PropsJeffrey Nedergaard·Assistant Production Design
Production· 3
Per Holst·Executive ProducerJan Richter-Friis·Production AssistantLiz Cassidy·Casting
Other Departments· 5
Ole Jacob Victor·StuntsStephen Wakelam·TranslatorPalle Arestrup·Post-Production ManagerLasse Spang Olsen·Stunt CoordinatorChristel Hammer·Public Relations
By the Numbers
77.5
OF 100
Master Score
6.7
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Gritty, Mysterious, Intense
Composition
Layered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Grunge

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Key Elements
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Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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