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The Simple-Minded Murderer (Swedish: Den enfaldige mördaren) is a 1982 Swedish drama film directed by Hans Alfredson, starring Stellan Skarsgård, as the feeble-minded Sven Olsson. It was released to cinemas in Sweden on 12 February 1982.
It's a fabulous film directed by Hans Alfredson and stars Stellan Skarsgård in one of his most memorable performances as the hare-lipped young man Sven, who's considered retarded by his surroundings.
A mentally challenged man escapes from his tyrannical master and finds happiness when a poor family takes him in.
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A mentally challenged man escapes from his tyrannical master and finds happiness when a poor family takes him in. In the 1930s, the feeble-minded Sven's mother dies and he is hired as a farm-hand at the rich, affluent Höglund's farm.
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The simple-minded murderer expertly crafted a simplistic storyline of horrific wealthy businessmen against an honest feeble-minded Sven was a harrowing experience. Stellan Skarsgård's magnificent bittersweet performances brung a purity to the oppression the character is forced to suffer.
The Simple Minded Murderer 1981 | Maturity Rating: 13+ | Drama A good-natured farmhand, perpetually terrorized by his cruel boss for his disability, finds love and acceptance when a poor family takes him in.
