The Element of Crime
1984
| Kærne Film | Release Date: May 14, 1984 |
Starring:
Ahmed El Shenawi, Astrid Henning-Jensen, Esmond Knight, Harry Harper, János Herskó, Jerold Wells, Me Me Lai, Michael Elphick, Roman Moszkowicz, Stig Larsson
Summary:
A cop in a dystopian Europe investigates a serial killings suspect using controversial methods written by his now disgraced former mentor.
Most memorable for its startling color scheme, all sepia-toned monochrome with occasional stabs of icy blue. [23 Mar 2001]
A cinephile's film, stuffed with influences and allusions which, together with the precocious brilliance of every single image, can become numbing at times rather than stunning; but the absolute assurance and ingenuity make this a debut as startling as Eraserhead and every bit as spectacular.
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