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Insomnia

1997 · 96 min Thriller Crime Mystery
7.0 / 10 · TMDB

Detectives Jonas and Erik are called to the midnight sun country of northern Norway to investigate a recent homicide, but their plan to arrest the killer goes awry, and Jonas mistakenly shoots Erik. The suspect escapes, and a frightened Jonas pins Erik's death on the fugitive. Jonas continues to pursue the killer as he seeks to protect himself; however, his mounting guilt and the omnipresent sun plague him with an insomnia that affects his sanity.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1997
Country Norway
Genre Thriller, Crime, Mystery
Director Erik Skjoldbjærg
Runtime 96 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.0/10 (314 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

This is a thriller that respects the viewer: doesn't explain everything, doesn't rush events. Tension is created through atmosphere, not mechanical twists.

A solid choice if you're tired of predictable genre formulas. You can sense the creators were thinking about what they were making.

Good choice for those seeking tense cinema without unnecessary noise.

Director: Erik Skjoldbjærg

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Evening with someone who can handle tension. Don't pause, don't check your phone.

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