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DENMARK · 2018

The House That Jack Built

Lars von Trier
Dogme 95 serial killer art and violence psychological manipulation architectural obsession moral ambiguity
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Synopsis

Failed architect, engineer and vicious murderer Jack narrates the details of some of his most elaborately orchestrated crimes, each of them a towering piece of art that defines his life's work as a serial killer for twelve years.

Year2018
CountryDenmark
DirectorLars von Trier
MovementDogme 95
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