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The Simple-Minded Murderer (1982)
Director: Hans Alfredson
Cast: Stellan Skarsgård, Hans Alfredson, Maria Johansson, Per Myrberg
Runtime108 min
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The feeble-minded Sven's mother dies and he gets work as a farm-hand at the rich, affluent Höglund's farm. He has to work without pay and sleeps together with the cows. He meets the disabled Anna who is the first one to treat him as an adult. One day he has had enough of Höglund's maltreatment and moves in with Anna's family. Plot by Mattias Thuresson.
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The Simple-Minded Murderer is a critically acclaimed 1982 Swedish drama directed by Hans Alfredson. While the film has not received major awards recognition, it has been praised by critics for its nuanced portrayal of a feeble-minded man's struggles. The film's IMDb rating of 7.0 and Rotten Tomatoes score of 90% indicate positive audience reception.
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Fans of thought-provoking dramas and distinctive directorial styles will appreciate the 1982 film The Simple-Minded Murderer, directed by the acclaimed Hans Alfredson. Through the lens of Sven, a feeble-minded farmhand played by Stellan Skarsgård, the film offers a nuanced exploration of class divides, social alienation, and the human capacity for compassion.
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The Simple-Minded Murderer is a 1982 Swedish drama film directed by Hans Alfredson, starring Stellan Skarsgård as the feeble-minded Sven Olsson. It was released to cinemas in Sweden on 12 February 1982.
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