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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.
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
Oct 25, 2017 · The Simple-Minded Murderer was the first title to be distributed by what would later become Roxie Releasing. Banning proved to have both the talent to spot a worthy film and the chutzpah to gain distribution rights.
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 begins on the cusp of World War II, but Hoglund's murder takes place in a modern town with late-model autos on the streets. The movie evolves into a haunting, timeless allegory.
Powerful and admirable film by Hans Alfredson. Den Enfaldige Mördaren deserves to be better known. It's a fabulous film directed by Hans Alfredson and stars Stellan Skarsgård in one of his most memorable performances as the hare-lipped young man Sven, who's considered retarded by his surroundings.
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