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Pyromaniac

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When a pyromaniac begins setting fires in a peaceful village, a policeman uncovers his shockiing identity.

Critics Reviews

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Brent McKnight Seattle Times 06/15/2017
2.5/4
The measured pace and minimalism isn't for everyone, but the firebug's escalating, evolving motivations keep the film engaging. Go to Full Review Dennis Harvey Variety 09/21/2016
The fascination of puzzling out a compulsive fire-setter's motivations keeps "Pyromaniac" absorbing, even if the film itself provides precious few answers in that regard. Go to Full Review Tom Bond One Room With A View 03/13/2019
2/5
There are glimpses of promise, but they burn out just as quickly as they ignite. Go to Full Review Michael McNeely That Shelf 02/21/2019
Pyromaniac is a character study worth losing yourself in. Go to Full Review Matt Oakes Silver Screen Riot 11/02/2018
C+
A brightly burning ode to a troubled firestarter who happens to be the son of the fire chief in a small Norwegian village of about 800, Pyromaniac is an unsettling if unfulfilling character study. Go to Full Review Robert Horton Seattle Weekly 08/09/2017
Director Erik Skjoldbjrg made the original Insomnia, and he maintains a fine eye and steady beat, even if this film never becomes more than a one-note case study. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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06/07/2020 It is not a bad movie, the photography is good, the scripts and actors are very good. As a film based in real history, it's good. Nevertheless, the role of the mother could be much more present, cause she has much to say. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Erik Skjoldbjærg

Director

Per Frisch

Ingemann

Agnes Kittelsen

Elsa

Trond Nilssen

Dag

Liv Bernhoft Osa

Alma

Henrik Rafaelsen

Lensmann Johansen

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Pyromaniac

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Movie Info

Synopsis When a pyromaniac begins setting fires in a peaceful village, a policeman uncovers his shockiing identity.
Director
Erik Skjoldbjærg
Producer
Edward Dreyer
Screenwriter
Bjørn Olaf Johannessen
Production Co
Glør Film AS
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Norwegian
Runtime
1h 38m