Danish director Magnus von Horn and screenwriter Line Langebek Knudsen navigate the serial killer genre with a gripping Oscar submission that defies expectations.
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Von Horn and Knudsen aimed to subvert the tropes of the serial killer thriller, with Knudsen noting, 'We wanted to explore the complexity of the human psyche, not just the gory details.'
The film took a unique approach to its narrative, eschewing a linear storyline in favor of a more fragmented structure that 'keeps the audience on their toes,' according to von Horn.
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Magnus von Horn, Line Langebek Knudsen, Denmark, The Girl with the Needle
Danish director Magnus von Horn and screenwriter Line Langebek Knudsen navigate the serial killer genre with a gripping Oscar submission that defies expectations.
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Von Horn and Knudsen aimed to subvert the tropes of the serial killer thriller, with Knudsen noting, 'We wanted to explore the complexity of the human psyche, not just the gory details.'
The film took a unique approach to its narrative, eschewing a linear storyline in favor of a more fragmented structure that 'keeps the audience on their toes,' according to von Horn.
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Magnus von Horn, Line Langebek Knudsen, Denmark, The Girl with the Needle