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Insomnia (1997)
Release Year: 1997
Nation: Norway
Alternative Title: N/A
Director: Erik Skjoldbjærg
Writer: Erik Skjoldbjærg, Nikolaj Frobenius
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: Nordic Screen Production AS, Norsk Film, Norsk Filminstitutt
Genre: Mystery, Thriller
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
Similar:
Keywords
Keywords: corrupt cop, cover-up, crime writer, death, detective, fog, hallucination, insomnia, investigation, midnight sun, neo-noir, nordic noir, planted evidence, remade, revolver, rural area, shootout
Story
Swedish detective Jonas Engström (Stellan Skarsgård) travels to northern Norway with his partner Erik to investigate a brutal murder. During their pursuit of the killer in the relentless daylight of the midnight sun, Jonas accidentally shoots Erik. Panicked and fearing the consequences, Jonas pins Erik's death on the fugitive suspect who has since escaped. As Jonas continues his investigation, hoping to maintain his cover-up, he begins to suffer from insomnia due to the constant light and his mounting guilt. His deteriorating mental state affects his ability to function and pursue the truth.
Summary
Insomnia (1997), directed by Erik Skjoldbjærg, is a Nordic noir thriller that explores themes of corruption, guilt, and mental deterioration in a disorienting environment. The film follows disgraced detective Jonas Engström as he investigates a murder under the unyielding light of the midnight sun in northern Norway. This unique setting contributes to the psychological tension, as the perpetual daylight exacerbates Jonas's insomnia and mental decline.
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