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The Hunt 2012

“The lie is spreading.”

Status
Released
Runtime
116 minutes
Director
Thomas Vinterberg
Networks
Zentropa International Sweden, Zentropa Entertainments, Film i Väst
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★ TMDB users: 8.1/10 from 4,849 votes R Drama Released
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What is The Hunt?

The Hunt is a drama centered on a teacher who navigates a solitary existence while managing the ongoing difficulties of a custody battle for his son. As the narrative progresses, the protagonist experiences a period of personal improvement marked by the discovery of a new romantic relationship and positive developments regarding his son.

Type
Film
Year
2012
Status
Released
Runtime
116 minutes
Release date
Oct 25, 2012
Original language
DA
Origin
Denmark, Sweden
Studios
Zentropa International Sweden, Zentropa Entertainments, Film i Väst
Budget
$3,800,000
Revenue
$18,300,000
Genres
Drama
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 8.1/10 from 4,849 votes
Episode runtime
~116 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Zentropa International Sweden, Zentropa Entertainments, Film i Väst
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The Hunt is a drama centered on a teacher who navigates a solitary existence while managing the ongoing difficulties of a custody battle for his son. As the narrative progresses, the protagonist experiences a period of personal improvement marked by the discovery of a new romantic relationship and positive developments regarding his son. However, this newfound stability is abruptly and violently disrupted by the consequences of an innocent lie. The film explores the rapid unraveling of the teacher's life as he faces the fallout from this fabrication. By focusing on the sudden shift from a hopeful trajectory to a state of crisis, the story examines the vulnerability of an individual caught in a situation beyond his control. The plot highlights how a single, seemingly minor falsehood can lead to the brutal destruction of a person's reputation and well-being. Through these events, the film portrays the isolation and struggle faced by the lead character as he attempts to confront the sudden collapse of his personal life.

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Should you watch it?

“An innocent little lie brutally shatters a struggling teacher's improving life.”

Reasons to watch
  • compelling dramatic premise
  • focuses on a teacher's struggle
Keep in mind
  • the plot involves a brutal disruption of life
  • deals with a heavy premise

Watch it if you enjoy dramatic films about the devastating impact of an innocent lie.

The film deals with a heavy dramatic situation involving a lie that shatters the main character's life.

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What is the main character's profession?

He is a teacher.

What personal struggle does the teacher face initially?

He lives a lonely life and struggles over his son's custody.

Does his life improve at any point?

Yes, his life slowly gets better as he finds love and receives good news from his son.

What disrupts his improving life?

His new luck is brutally shattered by an innocent little lie.

What genre is the film?

It is a drama.

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