Herren
Ezequiel is a martial arts master in capoeira and loves teaching. But when his boss's son becomes the new head of the school, he resigns in frustration. Without a job, he now faces a real problem, because as a dark-skinned immigrant with no education, it will be very difficult to get a job again. Out of necessity, he ends up working for small business owner Reynaldo and his colleague Jason, cleaning antique public urinals at night. Ezequiel is so ashamed of his new job that he doesn't want to tell his wife Marta or his son Stevie. Ezequiel actually wants his son to have a proper, academic education, which will open all doors for him later on. But then he reveals to his father that he would rather become a hairdresser than study.
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Plot Summary
A successful but troubled lawyer, facing a personal crisis, decides to take on a controversial case defending a young man accused of a violent crime. As he delves deeper into the case, he finds himself confronting his own demons and the moral complexities of justice.
Critical Reception
Herren received mixed to positive reviews, with praise for its strong performances, particularly from Lars Mikkelsen, and its atmospheric portrayal of psychological tension. Some critics found the pacing to be slow at times, and the narrative occasionally convoluted, but overall it was recognized as a solid, character-driven crime drama.
What Reviewers Say
- Lars Mikkelsen delivers a compelling performance as a conflicted lawyer.
- The film excels in building a tense, brooding atmosphere.
- Some viewers found the plot's progression to be less engaging than its character studies.
Google audience: Audience reception for Herren is not widely documented on Google's platform.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in various stark, atmospheric settings in Sweden, contributing to its distinctive visual tone.
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