The Penultimate
The film is a Kafkaesque tale of an insignificant Water Inspector who arrives at a giant remote building in order to register the residents’ water meters. Before he knows of it, he finds himself trapped inside the building facing an “Alice in NO-Wonderland”-like maze of obstacles. In his attempt to escape, perception of reality, the rational, and the remnants of his human existence is turned upside down.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Den Næstsidste |
| Year | 2021 |
| Country | Denmark |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Jonas Kærup Hjort |
| Runtime | 120 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.2/10 (5 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs a meticulously slow descent into bureaucratic nightmare, relying on stark, minimalist visuals and a pervasive sense of dislocation. It explores the erosion of identity and reason within an illogical system.
What lingers after the credits roll is a profound, quiet unease about the structures we take for granted. A masterclass in sustained, Kafkaesque tension. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Jonas Kærup Hjort
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Alone, late at night, with no distractions. Let the film's quiet dread seep in.
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