FREDERIK LOUIS HVIID | DENMARK | 2024 | 110 MIN | DANISH, ENGLISH, SWEDISH, ARABIC
Set against the backdrop of Denmark’s 2008 financial crisis, Frederik Louis Hviid’s incisive true crime story follows Kasper (Gustav Giese), a once promising boxer who has run out of gas, unable to reignite his career. Desperate to restore his glory, he trades in his boxing gloves for a mask when he’s recruited for a high-stakes robbery. Soon, he and his new companions spot an even bigger opportunity—the largest heist in Denmark’s history. Although meticulously planned, the operation is cursed with constant infighting as crew members from vastly different universes violently clash. Despite the crew’s internal conflicts, Kasper keeps his eyes on the prize, seeing it as a crucial opportunity to secure the future of his family and the redemption he couldn’t achieve inside the ring. Inspired by real events and dripping with the energy of Michael Mann’s Heat, this moody, riveting thriller builds tension from beginning to end. It’s a masterful exploration of ambition, morality, and power.
Cast: Reda Kateb, Gustav Giese, Amanda Collin
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