The Hour of the Lynx
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| Danish | I lossens time |
| Directed by | Søren Kragh-Jacobsen |
| Starring | Sofie Gråbøl Signe Egholm Olsen |
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Running time | 93 minutes |
| Countries | Denmark Sweden |
| Language | Danish |
The Hour of the Lynx (Danish: I lossens time) is a 2013 Danish/Swedish drama film directed by Søren Kragh-Jacobsen. It is based on a play by Per Olov Enquist. The screenplay was written by Kragh-Jacobsen, Enquist, Jonas T. Bengtsson, and Tobias Lindholm. The film premiered on May 23, 2013.[1][2]
Plot
Helen, a priest, is contacted by a researcher named Lisbeth, who desperately needs her help. Lisbeth is running an experiment at a secure institution in which traumatized and violent patients are given responsibility for caring for a pet.
The experiment takes a disturbing turn when a young patient attempts to take his own life, claiming that it is part of God’s plan. Racing against time, the two women must work together to understand the young man and save his wounded soul.
Cast
- Sofie Gråbøl - Helen
- Signe Egholm Olsen - Lisbeth
- Frederik Christian Johansen - Drengen
- Søren Malling - Knud
- Lia Boysen - Mother
- Börje Ahlstedt - Grandfather
- Pelle Falk Krusbæk - Drengen 8 years old
- Jens Jørn Spottag - Overlægen
- Henrik Birch - Eriksen
References
- ↑ Wendt Jensen, Jacob (2013-05-22). "Anmeldelse: »I lossens time«". Berlingske (in Danish). Retrieved 2024-01-22.
- ↑ Piil, Morten (2013-05-22). "I lossens time". Filmmagasinet Ekko (in Danish). Retrieved 2024-01-22.
External links
- The Hour of the Lynx at IMDb
- The Hour of the Lynx at Rotten Tomatoes
- The Hour of the Lynx in the Danish Film Database