The lie is spreading.|Sep. 24, 2012|Denmark | Sweden|116 Min.|R
Genre: Drama
Description: The Hunt (2012) is a gripping drama about Lucas, a man living in a close-knit Danish hunting community. Lucas works at a local kindergarten and, despite being divorced, tries to maintain a relationship with his teenage son, who lives with his ex-wife. He enjoys his work and bonds well with the children, including Klara, the daughter of his best friend Theo. Over time, Klara develops a harmless crush on Lucas, but when he gently rejects her, she becomes upset. Influenced by a pornographic image she saw her brother viewing, Klara makes comments that lead the kindergarten director to suspect Lucas of inappropriate behavior.
When questioned, Klara gives unclear answers, and the adults in the community quickly believe the director’s allegations, disregarding Klara’s later contradictions. Lucas is labeled as a pedophile and ostracized, destroying his friendship with Theo and causing his girlfriend Nadja to leave him. His son is also shunned after moving in with him. Despite some friends supporting his innocence, Lucas faces immense social pressure.
During the court hearing, the children’s testimonies mention details about Lucas’s basement, which proves his innocence since his house doesn’t have one. He is released without charges, but the community remains suspicious. The ostracism escalates to violence: his dog is
Cast director: Thomas Vinterberg
Cast actor: Mads Mikkelsen, Thomas Bo Larsen, Annika Wedderkopp, Lasse Fogelstrøm, Susse Wold, Anne Louise Hassing, Lars Ranthe, Alexandra Rapaport, Sebastian Bull Sarning, Steen Ordell Guldbrandsen
Original name: Jagten