The documentary seeks to trace the recipe for success of Scandinavian crime literature, introduces leading representatives and looks for the basic structures of crime novels, which usually emphasize the social aspect of the story. It ...See moreThe documentary seeks to trace the recipe for success of Scandinavian crime literature, introduces leading representatives and looks for the basic structures of crime novels, which usually emphasize the social aspect of the story. It itself becomes a crime thriller, as its protagonist, a director who wants to make a feature film, is confronted with a mysterious murder case that the best Nordic crime writers Maj Sjöwall, Leena Lehtolainen, Leif Davidsen and many others help solve. An amusing and enlightening examination of crime literature that also provides insights into the creation process. Written by
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