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The Guardian Angel

Who controls your mind?
2018 | 102m | English

(1044 votes)

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Popularity: 2 (history)

Director: Arto Halonen
Writer: Arto Halonen
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Copenhagen, Denmark, 1951. Criminal investigator Anders Olsen follows the case of a bank robber who eyewitnesses say appears to have been acting under some kind of trance.
Release Date: Mar 29, 2018
Director: Arto Halonen
Writer: Arto Halonen
Genres: Drama, Thriller
Keywords buddhism, copenhagen, denmark, husband wife relationship, hypnosis, yoga, based on true story, bank robbery, ex-nazi, 1950s
Production Companies TV 2, YLE, Smile Entertainment, Art Films Production, MP Films, Tähtiloiste Elokuvatuotanto, AMBI Media Group, IPR.VC
Box Office Revenue: $0
Budget: $3,500,000
Updates Updated: Feb 01, 2025
Entered: Apr 13, 2024
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Name Character
Pilou Asbæk Anders Olsen
Josh Lucas Bjørn Schouw Nielsen
Rade Šerbedžija Dr. Max Dabrowski
Sara Soulié Marie Olsen
Cyron Melville Palle Hardrup
Christopher Fulford Thuesen
Johannes Lassen Petersen
Pamela Tola Susi
Irena Tereza Prpić Bente
Mikko Nousiainen Mortensen
Marko Torjanac Doctor Jörgensen
Romina Tonković Nina
Alan Katić Bank Manager Arnold Wisbom
Luka Dragić Bank Clerk Kaj Møller
Matija Kačan Bank Cashier Andersen
Mišo Mihočević Doctor at Birth Clinic
Filip Nola Doctor at Police Station
Andjela Ramljak Nurse at Hospital
Livio Badurina Doctor Gammeltoft
Lucija Šerbedžija Nurse at Birth Clinic
Edina Pršić Receptionist Nurse at Birth Clinic
Renne Gjoni Policeman in Car #1
Vedran Komerički Policeman in Car #2
Krešimir Popić Policeman in Car #3
Luka Petrušić Bribed Police Officer
Đani Trošić Duty Guard for Police
Zdenka Šustić Girl in Brothel
Duško Valentić Janitor in Brothel
Ivan Ožegović Photographer in front of the Bank
Mehmedalija Mehmedović Witness #1 in front of the Bank
Željko Bjesnović Witness #2 in front of the Bank
Rok Cvetkov Anders' Father
Gita Fijucek Baby Hardrup
Anđela Ramljak Nurse at Hospital
Name Job
Arto Halonen Director, Screenplay
Pini Hellstedt Director of Photography
Jeremy Zimmermann Casting Director
William Aldridge Co-Writer
Mitchell Bard Co-Writer
Tina Jesenković Makeup Designer
Ana Toto Costume Designer
Vid Spindler First Assistant Director
Bruno Štampalija Second Assistant Director
Kristina Rytkölä Line Producer
Mirna Kapetanović Unit Production Manager
Kristina Lovrić Production Coordinator
Vinca Wiedemann Script Consultant
Kevin Frazier Script Consultant
Helle Lygum Justesen Researcher
Goranka Greif-Soro Script Supervisor
Zdenko Bilandžija Gaffer
Josip Siladi Key Grip
Ivica Slivarić Sound Recordist
Krešimir Rodić Boom Operator
Ivica Trpcić Art Direction
Igor Dropučić Property Master
Iva Rodić Novak Set Decoration
Ivana Pralija Hairstylist, Makeup Artist
Mirna Čurak Hairstylist, Makeup Artist
Branko Repalust Special Effects
Rok Cvetkov Stunt Coordinator
Nikola Predović Still Photographer
Sandra Enkvist Hairstylist, Makeup Artist
Annastina Haapasaari Still Photographer
Janne Laiho Graphic Designer
Eoghan McDonnell Foley Artist
Marko Terävä Colorist
Tuomo Hintikka Visual Effects Supervisor
Kirka Sainio Sound Designer
Jussi Rautaniemi Editor
Tuomas Kantelinen Original Music Composer
Søren Schwartzberg Production Design
Louize Nissen Costume Designer
Nynne Marie Selin Eidnes Researcher
Janne Laine Sound Editor
Olli Pärnänen Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Juuso Selin VFX Artist
Hugo Kiekeben VFX Artist
Juho Räsänen Online Editor
Ari Rusanen Online Editor
Tero Malinen VFX Artist
Lasse Kilpiä VFX Artist
Matti Kaihola VFX Artist
Name Title
Arto Halonen Producer
Monika Bacardi Executive Producer
Timo T. Lahtinen Producer
Igor A. Nola Producer
Juha Wuolijoki Co-Producer
Tanu-Matti Tuominen Executive Producer
Jarkko Virtanen Executive Producer
Erkki Astala Co-Producer
Anders leifer Co-Producer
Andrea Iervolino Executive Producer
Timo Argillander Executive Producer
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4.0

The psychological thriller “Murderous Trance” is based on the true story of the famed hypnosis murders that occurred in Denmark in the 1950s, where the court system found a man guilty for influencing a man to commit a crime. It’s a fascinating premise for a feature film, but director Arto Halonen‘s ... finished product is a dull drama that lacks that special spark to make it stand out from the crowd. Detective Anders Olsen (Pilou Asbæk) investigates a case in Copenhagen where a bank robber shoots two clerks and runs away with the money, but the cash has never been found. When questioned by the police, several eyewitnesses claim the robber was in a trance, making for the most peculiar investigation. It’s learned that the man spent time in prison with the charismatic Björn Schow Nielsen Josh Lucas), a sinister figure who is interested in mystical arts like mind control and the power of suggestion. Olsen beings to suspect that Björn may have hypnotized his fellow inmate to commit the crime for him, but his theory seems so absurd that it’s met with resistance. He enlists the help of a famous hypnotist (Rade Serbedzija) in a bid to uncover the real truth. The story is a great one, and the film raises interesting questions about the possibility that people can be hypnotized so deeply that they will act against their own moral code. Any narrative that deals with elements of mysticism is in danger of taking it too far, and the film gets a little hokey as it begins to rely too heavily on scenes of deep sleep and psychoanalysis. Its uniformity is tiresome, but the crime drama elements are intriguing. “Murderous Trance” isn’t a total misstep, but it isn’t the type of film I’d recommend you seek out unless you are fascinated with true crime or the science of mind control. Even then, you’d be better off picking up a book to learn more about the true story behind this movie.

Jun 23, 2021