The Count (2021)

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A personal deconstruction of the true crime genre, focusing on the figure of a relative of the director: a notorious Swedish criminal nicknamed “the Count.” As it recounts the life story of this three-times suspect of murder, the film challenges the seemingly unquenchable thirst for stories about violence. A thrilling, topical, and political documentary made to dispute the viewers’ need and wants for this type of true stories – a true Nordic noir, the first of its kind.

Director: Jon Blåhed
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 74 min
Release Date:
Production: Iris Film
Country: Sweden
Language: svenska
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Count about?
A personal deconstruction of the true crime genre, focusing on the figure of a relative of the director: a notorious Swedish criminal nicknamed “the Count.” As it recounts the life story of this three-times suspect of murder, the film challenges the seemingly unquenchable thirst for stories about violence. A thrilling, topical, and political documentary made to dispute the viewers’ need and wants for this type of true stories – a true Nordic noir, the first of its kind.
Who directed The Count?
The Count was directed by Jon Blåhed.
How long is The Count?
The Count has a runtime of 1h 14m (74 minutes).
What genre is The Count?
The Count is a Documentary film.
Where was The Count produced?
The Count was produced in Sweden.