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Dansa med dvärgar
A lonely young woman spends most of the time at home in her empty apartment after her husband left her. Eventually she gets a job at an elephant factory where you make five new elephants from parts of a single. At the same time, she dreams of a dwarf who wants to dance with her. But the dwarf is taboo. And when she tells about her dream to a workmate she is dismissed from work.
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Plot Summary
A young woman, Ann-Sofi, is released from prison after serving time for a murder she claims she didn't commit. She returns to her small hometown and her estranged father, a former police officer haunted by his past. Ann-Sofi seeks to uncover the truth behind the murder and clear her name, facing resistance from the community and the lingering shadows of corruption.
Critical Reception
Dansa med dvärgar received mixed to positive reviews, with particular praise for its atmospheric tension and the performances of its lead actors. Some critics found the pacing uneven, but the film was generally considered a solid entry in Swedish crime drama.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its strong performances, especially from Tuva Novotny.
Noted for its dark and brooding atmosphere.
Some found the plot development to be somewhat predictable or slow.
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Fun Fact
The film is based on the novel of the same name by Swedish author Håkan Nesser.
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