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Police officer Asger Holm, demoted to desk work as an alarm dispatcher, answers a call from a panicked woman who claims to have been kidnapped. Confined to the police station and with the phone as his only tool, Asger races against time to get help and find her.
A Danish crime thriller centered on police officer Asger Holm, who has been demoted to desk duty at a emergency dispatch center. His world is turned upside down when he receives a desperate call from a kidnapped woman. Asger races against time and his own limitations to save her life, navigating a high-stakes situation through phone calls alone.
The Guilty was met with widespread critical acclaim, particularly for its tense direction, compelling screenplay, and a powerhouse performance from lead actor Jakob Cedergren. Critics lauded its ability to build suspense and emotional depth within a confined setting, making it a standout example of minimalist filmmaking.
Masterful suspense built from a simple premise.
A gripping showcase for lead actor Jakob Cedergren.
Impressively tense and emotionally resonant thriller.
Google audience: Audiences lauded the film for its incredible tension and suspense, highlighting how effectively it conveyed a sense of urgency and drama despite its limited setting. The strong performance by the lead actor and the clever, minimalist storytelling were frequently praised.
Won the Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival (World Cinema Dramatic Competition) in 2018. Also received nominations for Best Foreign Language Film at the Golden Globe Awards and Best Film Not in the English Language at the British Academy Film Awards.
The film's entire narrative takes place within the confines of the emergency dispatch center, with all action conveyed through dialogue and sound design.
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There’s something really effectively claustrophobic about this one-man crime drama. “Asger” (Jakob Cedergren) is a cop, not without his own baggage, reluctantly manning the emergency line when he gets a worryingly intriguing call from a wom...
Great stuff, I love films like this. <em>'The Guilty'</em> is a film that takes place at just one location, something that always has the potential to hinder a film's watchability - but when it's done right, there is nothing more engross...
Absolutely loved it - a "small" but great movie, and best proof that you don't need a big budget to keep an audience glued to the screen and at the edge of their seats. It's basically a room, a man and a telephone, and still manages to tell...