Crash
Crash - Truslen fra det sorte hul is a 1984 Danish children's science fiction TV-series which was written, directed and produced by Carsten Overskov and starred Lars Ranthe. Crash was produced and broadcast by the Danish Broadcasting Corporation and was also broadcast by the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation in Norway and by Sveriges Television in Sweden in summer 1985. It was a major production but was not successful in Denmark. Carsten Overskov published a book called Truslen fra det sorte hul, also in 1984. Some 20 years after the broadcast DR was given means to digitalize the series along with other Danish productions such as Tonny Toupé Show, Casper og Mandrilaftalen and Gotha.
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Plot Summary
A film and television producer survives a devastating car crash, only to find himself drawn into a strange new world where people are becoming sexually aroused by the very idea of car crashes and mutilation. He begins a relationship with a woman who orchestrates these accidents, exploring the blurring lines between pain, pleasure, and technology.
Critical Reception
Upon its release, 'Crash' generated significant controversy and polarized critics due to its explicit exploration of controversial themes and graphic content. While some lauded its daring and unique artistic vision, others found it disturbing and offensive. Over time, it has gained a reputation as a cult classic and a significant work within Cronenberg's filmography, recognized for its provocative examination of sexuality, technology, and the human body.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its unique and provocative exploration of sexuality and technology.
- Criticized for its graphic and disturbing subject matter.
- Recognized as a bold and uncompromising work by a distinctive filmmaker.
Google audience: Audiences are divided, with many appreciating its challenging and artistic approach to taboo subjects, while others find the film excessively graphic and disturbing, deeming it difficult to watch.
Awards & Accolades
Winner of the Special Jury Prize at the 1996 Cannes Film Festival.
Fun Fact
The film's exploration of 'techno-eroticism' and its graphic depiction of car crash injuries led to its initial classification as a 'video nasty' in the UK and significant controversy surrounding its exhibition.
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