The Element of Crime

Fisher, an ex-detective, decides to take one final case when a mysterious serial killer claims the lives of several young girls. Fisher, unable to find the culprit, turns to Osbourne, a writer who was once respected for his contributions to the field of criminology. Fisher begins to use Osbourne's technique, which involves empathizing with serial killers; however, as the detective becomes increasingly engrossed in this method, things take a disturbing turn.

• Lars von TrierDirector
• Lars von TrierScreenplay
• Niels VørselScreenplay

• Michael ElphickFisher
• Esmond KnightOsborne
• Me Me LaiKim
• Jerold WellsKramer
• Ahmed El ShenawiTherapist
• Astrid Henning-JensenHouse Keeper
• Janos HerskoCoroner
• Stig LarssonCoroner's Assistant
• Harry HarperPortier 1
• Roman MoszkowiczPortier 2
• Lars von TrierSchmuck of Ages
• Frederik CasbyWhite Policeman