Trängningen
Youth criminals Fredriksson and Bergström are taken to the police station on suspicion of robbery and manslaughter. Fredriksson breaks down immediately and he acknowledges his guilt for what he has done. But the police also would like him to admit to something he did not do. Bergström is not possible to crack. He succeeds without difficulty to manipulate his environment and his psychopathic traits becomes even clearer as the hearing progress.
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Plot Summary
A group of young men from the slums of Oslo are living on the edge of society, struggling with poverty and petty crime. As their desperation grows, they become entangled in a dangerous criminal underworld, leading to a confrontation with both the law and their own destructive impulses.
Critical Reception
Trängningen is a gritty and stark portrayal of Oslo's underbelly, often noted for its raw realism and unflinching look at societal neglect. While not widely distributed internationally, it is recognized within Norwegian cinema for its authentic depiction of marginalized youth and the consequences of their environment.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its authentic portrayal of working-class Oslo.
- Seen as a stark and often bleak examination of youth crime.
- Appreciated for its unvarnished realism.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in Oslo, aiming for a documentary-like feel to enhance its gritty realism.
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