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The Count

June 26, 2021 1h 14m

Released 5 years ago in 2021. The Count is a documentary film. directed by Jon Blåhed. At just 74 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

A personal deconstruction of the true crime genre, focusing on the figure of a relative of the director: a notorious Swedish criminal nicknamed “the Count.” As it recounts the life story of this three-times suspect of murder, the film challenges the seemingly unquenchable thirst for stories about violence. A thrilling, topical, and political documentary made to dispute the viewers’ need and wants for this type of true stories – a true Nordic noir, the first of its kind.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 26, 2021 4 years ago
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Runtime 1h 14m 74 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country Sweden Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Iris Film

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Count about?

A personal deconstruction of the true crime genre, focusing on the figure of a relative of the director: a notorious Swedish criminal nicknamed “the Count.” As it recounts the life story of thi...

Who directed The Count?

The Count was directed by Jon Blåhed.

How long is The Count?

The Count has a runtime of 1 hours and 14 minutes (74 minutes total).

When was The Count released?

The Count was released on June 26, 2021 in theaters.