Mikkelsen, nothing short of fantastic as usual in his role as a nursery school teacher, single father, just an every day guy, looking for love along side his canine companion, "Fanny". But when a secret threatens to shatter his life he finds his world crumbling down around him, in a whirlwind of devastation and betrayal.
This film is superbly acted out with some excellent scenes, depicting the true horror of an over-active imagination and a gullible audience.
Some critics claim this film is unrealistic in some of the characters, most specifically, the teachers and their reactions to certain events in the film. But if you can overlook what you would expect to happen and accept the reality for a lot of people in this position, then you will find that "Jagten" evokes a tremendous sadness and horror.
From start to end and it leaves a haunting realisation in its wake that's difficult to shake off, even for the most accustomed viewer.
This film is superbly acted out with some excellent scenes, depicting the true horror of an over-active imagination and a gullible audience.
Some critics claim this film is unrealistic in some of the characters, most specifically, the teachers and their reactions to certain events in the film. But if you can overlook what you would expect to happen and accept the reality for a lot of people in this position, then you will find that "Jagten" evokes a tremendous sadness and horror.
From start to end and it leaves a haunting realisation in its wake that's difficult to shake off, even for the most accustomed viewer.