The Hour of the Lynx (2013)
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.
Director: Søren Kragh-Jacobsen
Genre: Thriller, Drama
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: September 26, 2013
Cast
- Sofie Gråbøl - Helen
- Signe Egholm Olsen - Lisbeth
- Frederik Christian Johansen - Drengen
- Börje Ahlstedt - Morfar
- Søren Malling - Knud
- Jens Jørn Spottag - Overlægen
- Henrik Birch - Eriksen
- Pelle Falk Krusbæk - Drengen, 8 år
- Susan A. Olsen - Margrethe
- Donald Högberg - Man in House
Screenplay
- Jonas T. Bengtsson (Screenplay)
- Tobias Lindholm (Screenplay)
- Søren Kragh-Jacobsen (Screenplay)
- Per Olov Enquist (Theatre Play)
Music: Tobias Hylander, Flemming Nordkrog
Cinematography: Lasse Frank Johannessen
Editing: Peter Brandt
Production: BOB Film Sweden, Filmpool Nord, Nimbus Film
Country: Denmark, Sweden
Language: Dansk, svenska
Budget: $4M
Original Language: da
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Hour of the Lynx about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Hour of the Lynx?
- The Hour of the Lynx was directed by Søren Kragh-Jacobsen.
- Who stars in The Hour of the Lynx?
- The Hour of the Lynx stars Sofie Gråbøl, Signe Egholm Olsen, Frederik Christian Johansen, Börje Ahlstedt, Søren Malling, Jens Jørn Spottag.
- How long is The Hour of the Lynx?
- The Hour of the Lynx has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is The Hour of the Lynx?
- The Hour of the Lynx is a Thriller, Drama film.
- What is the budget of The Hour of the Lynx?
- The Hour of the Lynx had a budget of $4M.
- Where was The Hour of the Lynx produced?
- The Hour of the Lynx was produced in Denmark, Sweden.