The Element of Crime
Fisher, an ex-detective, decides to take one final case when a mysterious serial killer claims the lives of several young girls. Fisher, unable to find the culprit, turns to Osbourne, a writer who was once respected for his contributions to the field of criminology. Fisher begins to use Osbourne's technique, which involves empathizing with serial killers; however, as the detective becomes increasingly engrossed in this method, things take a disturbing turn.
- Year: 1984
- Country: Denmark
- Genre: Crime, Drama, Science Fiction
- Studio: Det Danske Filminstitut, Per Holst Filmproduktion, Asta Film
- Keyword: cairo, journey in the past, hypnosis, murder, police officer
- Director: Lars von Trier
- Cast: Michael Elphick, Esmond Knight, Me Me Lai, Jerold Wells, Ahmed El Shenawi, Astrid Henning-Jensen