Den enfaldige mördaren
Your Vote:
Be the first to rate.
7.6 IMDB Rating 2,342 Views

Den enfaldige mördaren

A mentally challenged man escapes from his tyrannical master and finds happiness when a poor family takes him in.

Details

Den enfaldige mördaren (1982), also known as The Simple-Minded Murderer, is a heartwarming and deeply moving Swedish drama. The story revolves around a mentally challenged man named Sven, who manages to escape from his oppressive and abusive master. With nowhere else to go, he stumbles upon a humble and impoverished family in the countryside.

The family, initially cautious of Sven due to his simple-mindedness, slowly begins to accept and care for him. Sven forms a deep bond with Anna, the young daughter of the family, and they develop a unique and tender friendship. In this nurturing environment, Sven experiences genuine kindness and love for the first time in his life.

As time passes, Sven's infectious innocence and joyful presence begin to have a profound impact on those around him. However, his past catches up with him, and he is forced to confront the dark secrets that have shaped his life. Through this journey of self-discovery, Sven's character evolves, revealing a strength and resilience he never knew he possessed.

Den enfaldige mördaren is a poignant exploration of belonging, humanity, and the transformative power of love. With stunning performances and beautiful cinematography, this film captures the essence of human connection and the ability to find happiness in the most unexpected places. Get ready to be moved and inspired by this unforgettable story.

Also Known As:

The Simple-Minded Murderer

Release Date:

01 Sep 1985

Writers:

Hans Alfredson

Awards:

7 wins & 2 nominations

People also search for

Rivalerne 2026–

Biologen Karen kämpar för att återställa ett gammalt vattendrag i Elverkilde. Frågan splittrar både samhället och familjen – samtidigt som en personlig tragedi förändrar Karens liv. En ny journalist inrättar sig på stadens lokaltidning och snart börjar väl dolda hemligheter komma upp till ytan. Rivalerna är ett danskt drama i sex delar om familj, sorg, arv och kampen mellan dåtid och framtid.

Category: Drama

Stars: Johanne Louise Schmidt, Jens Albinus, Lars Mikkelsen

162 Views
Juliet, Naked 2018

Annie (the long-suffering girlfriend of Duncan) has an unlikely transatlantic romance with once revered, now faded, singer-songwriter, Tucker Crowe, who also happens to be the subject of Duncan's musical obsession.

Category: Comedy, Drama, Music, Romantic, Romantic

Stars: Chris O'Dowd, Rose Byrne, Ethan Hawke

6.6 IMDB Rating 6,315 Views
The Gilded Age 2022–

The series follows the conflicts surrounding the new money Russell family and their old money neighbors, the van Rhijn family, in 1880s New York City high society.

Category: Drama

Stars: Carrie Coon, Morgan Spector, Louisa Jacobson

8.0 IMDB Rating 26,103 Views
Marshals 2026–

Ex-Navy SEAL Kayce Dutton leaves Yellowstone Ranch to join U.S. Marshals, using his cowboy and military skills to fight crime in Montana while dealing with family ties and the mental toll of law enforcement.

Category: Action, Crime, Drama, Western

Stars: Logan Marshall-Green, Gil Birmingham, Brecken Merrill

7.5 IMDB Rating 41,876 Views
Maigret 2025–

Chief Inspector Maigret is a rising star in the Paris Police Judiciaire, relentless in his investigations, with an uncanny ability to get under the skin of the criminals he is chasing and a matchless knowledge of Paris

Category: Crime, Drama, Mystery

Stars: Reda Elazouar, Benjamin Wainwright, Kerrie Hayes

7.1 IMDB Rating 284 Views
Tracker 2024–

Colter Shaw travels the country in his old-school RV, helping police and private citizens solve crimes and locate missing persons--until his latest case changes everything.

Category: Crime, Drama

Stars: Justin Hartley, Abby McEnany, Eric Graise

7.1 IMDB Rating 99,275 Views
Youth 2026–

A 50-year-old divorcee juggles dating life while taking care of her parents and adult son.

Category: Comedy, Drama

Stars: Nadia Parkes, Andrea Vasiliou, Sophia Feliciano

7.5 IMDB Rating 772 Views
The Great Raid 2005

Taking place towards the end of WWII, 500 American Soldiers have been entrapped in a camp for 3 years. Beginning to give up hope they will ever be rescued, a group of Rangers goes on a dangerous mission to try and save them.

Category: Action, Drama, War

Stars: Benjamin Bratt, Joseph Fiennes, James Franco

6.6 IMDB Rating 7,380 Views
Chicago Fire 2012–

Follows both the professional and personal lives of the firefighters, rescue personnel, and paramedics of the Chicago Fire Department at the fictional Firehouse 51 as they risk their lives to save and protect the city of Chicago, ...

Category: Action, Drama

Stars: Taylor Kinney, Christian Stolte, Joe Minoso

8.0 IMDB Rating 186,897 Views
The Oath 2016

A troubled father working as a doctor decides to go to extreme measures to save his daughter from the devastating influence of her drug-dealer boyfriend.

Category: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Stars: Baltasar Kormákur, Hera Hilmar, Gísli Örn Garðarsson

6.4 IMDB Rating 104 Views