Wallander 31 - The Arsonist

2013 1h 30m SV

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Synopsis

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When an arsonist is released from prison, the villagers do not want him anywhere near them. Soon they take matters into their hands and Wallander has to investigate whether their fear is justified.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Krister Henriksson
Kurt Wallander
Charlotta Jonsson
Linda Wallander
Leonard Terfelt
Hans Von Enke
Signe Dahlkvist
Klara Wallander
Douglas Johansson
Martinsson
Mats Bergman
Nyberg
Fredrik Gunnarsson
Svartman
Malena Engström
Bea

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Charlotte Brändström
Writers: Henning Mankell, Peter Lindblom
Languages: Swedish
Countries: Sweden

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 13 years ago.

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3 / 8

CINEMA

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Part of the "Wallander Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Charlotte Brändström, shot by Pascal Gennesseaux. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Fläskkvartetten. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Tomas Beije shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Krister Henriksson and Charlotta Jonsson and Leonard Terfelt carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt2704880 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Charlotte Brändström directs. Pascal Gennesseaux behind the camera. Fläskkvartetten scores. Tomas Beije cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Sweden. Dialogue in Swedish.

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Things worth knowing

190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 13 years ago.
3Part of the "Wallander Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
4Directed by Charlotte Brändström, shot by Pascal Gennesseaux. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Fläskkvartetten. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Tomas Beije shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Krister Henriksson and Charlotta Jonsson and Leonard Terfelt carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt2704880 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 9 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.