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Watchlist. NEW. A mentally challenged man escapes from his tyrannical master and finds happiness when a poor family takes him in. It´s the 1930's in Skåne, the south of Sweden. Sven (Stellan ...
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- Stellan Skarsgård
- Hans Alfredson
- Svensk Filmindustri
The Simple-Minded Murderer (Swedish: Den enfaldige mördaren) is a 1982 Swedish drama film directed by Hans Alfredson, starring Stellan Skarsgård, as the feeble-minded Sven Olsson. It was released to cinemas in Sweden on 12 February 1982.
Skarsgård's performance may be the best throughout the whole history of Swedish film. Sven and the other farmers over the countryside of Skåne, in southern Sweden, have to endure the mental torture from the factory owner in the district, The Evil Man, played by Hasse Alfredson himself.
The simple-minded murderer expertly crafted a simplistic storyline of horrific wealthy businessmen against an honest feeble-minded Sven was a harrowing experience. Stellan Skarsgård's magnificent bittersweet performances brung a purity to the oppression the character is forced to suffer.
- Hans Alfredson
The Simple-Minded Murderer (Swedish: '''Den enfaldige mördaren''') is a 1982 Swedish drama film directed by Hans Alfredson, starring Stellan Skarsgård, as the feeble-minded Sven Olsson. It was released to cinemas in Sweden on 12 February 1982.
Hans Alfredson, a well-known Swedish comedian, took the risk of directing a film based on his own short story "En ond man" and playing Hoglund, the main antagonist. Every direction the film follows succeeded brilliantly.
"One of the most powerful works of Swedish movie making in the last 20 years. Sven (Stellan Skarsgård in his breakthrough role) plays a simple man who is adopted by a cruel landlord. Set in the '30s, this film offers stellar performances by the cast, beautiful cinematography and flawless editing.
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