History Film / TheHunt

'''Theo:''' Lucas, I know her. ''Why would she lie?''...\\

* TheDeterminator: Lucas really wants those groceries.

* MysteryForTheAges: Who killed the dog, and who shot at Lucas?

It is set in a [[{{Main/SmallTowns}} small, conservative]] [[{{Main/CloseKnitCommunity}} Danish community]]. It follows Lucas ([[{{Creator/MadsMikkelsen}} Mads Mikkelsen]]), a [[{{Main/FriendToAllChildren}} well-liked, friendly kindergarten teacher]] and divorcé whose life has begun to improve. His relationship with his [[{{Main/TakingTheKids}} estranged son]] has bettered, and he has found new love with [[{{Main/OfficeRomance}} a co-worker]] named Nadja. He has his mates to support him, including [[{{Main/VitriolicBestBuds}} best friend]] Theo (Thomas Bolarsen).

* Main/BasedOnAGreatBigLie: ''Klara''. You can't really hate her because she's a small child and doesn't know what she's saying, but seriously.

* Main/BothSidesHaveAPoint‎
** Let's be honest. If you were one of the villagers, you would do exactly what they did.
** The head teacher, Klara's parents, and the police mostly do what they *should* do in that situation. Unfortunately, their little mistakes exacerbate the tragedy.
** In-universe, most of the tension is created by adults outright refusing to listen to Lucas's side of the story, instead believing Klara's first story and chalking up her insistence on her lying to be denial. It's one thing for parents to be [[AdultFear fearful for their children]], but most of the adults are ''absolutely certain'' of Lucas's guilt ''within a few days of Klara's lie.'' And even when the police dismiss the case, the adults ''still'' won't believe Lucas, even after they learn about the basement lie.

* Main/TheDeterminator: Lucas really wants those groceries.
* Main/DoubleMeaningTitle: ''The Hunt'' can stand for either the [[{{Main/RiteOfPassage}} machotastic ceremony]] that all the males in that community must go through, or [[{{Main/PaedoHunt}} the Hunt of Lucas]].
* FakeRussian: Nadja is played by Alexandra Rapaport, a Swedish actress.
* Main/INeverSaidItWasPoison: A reverse example. The children all say they were abused in Lucas's basement, all describing its grey walls and orange sofa. However, Lucas doesn't have a basement.
* Main/InfallibleBabble
* Main/MamaBear: Klara's mother becomes ferocious when she thinks Lucas has molested her daughter, threatening to castrate him.
* Main/MiscarriageOfJustice‎: The child therapist who interviews Klara is clearly leading her. She's a kid, so obviously she's going to agree to what you do.
** However, [[spoiler: the justice system itself works correctly, for a change. Lucas is arrested before his trial starts, but the case is quickly dismissed because of a newly discovered flaw in the evidence.]]

* Main/PapaWolf: Theo threatens to put a bullet in Lucas's brain if the rumors are proven true.
* Main/PaedoHunt

* PrecociousCrush: Klara for Lucas, with [[{{Understatement}} a pretty horrendous outcome]].

* Main/SurprisinglyGoodEnglish: When someone is speaking English, it's 100% accurate and excellently enunciated. However, they are Northern Europeans, where [[{{Main/CunningLinguist}} learning multiple languages is encouraged]], so it's not ''that'' surprising. (Nadja, however, can switch easily between languages but has a very thick English accent)
* Main/ThinkOfTheChildren: The village becomes paranoid and hysterical because of the threat Lucas poses to their kids.
* Main/VillainousCheekbones: Averted. Lucas is a very good guy. However, he's played by {{Creator/MadsMikkelsen}}, whose bone structure is sharp enough to cut.
* Main/YouMonster: Karla's mother says ''"You're a sick man."''. Many of the villagers say a variation of this.

* Main/SurprisinglyGoodEnglish: When someone is speaking English, it's 100% accurate and excellently enunciated. However, they are Northern Europeans, where [[{{Main/CunningLinguist}} learning multiple languages is encouraged]], so it's not ''that'' surprising.

* Main/YouMonster: Karla's mother says ''"You're a sick man."''. Many of the villagers say a variation of this.
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* Main/MiscarriageOfJustice‎: The child therapist who interviews Klara is clearly leading her on. She's a kid, so obviously she's going to agree to what you do.

* FakeRussian: Nadja is played by Alexandra Rapaport, a Swedish actress.
* Main/SurprisinglyGoodEnglish: When someone is speaking English, it's 100% accurate and excellently enunciated. However, they are Northern Europeans, where [[{{Main/CunningLinguist}} learning multiple languages is encouraged]], so it's not ''that'' surprising.
* Main/ThinkOfTheChildren: The village becomes paranoid and hysterical because of the threat Lucas poses to their kids.

* Main/PapaWolf: Theo threatens to put a bullet in Lucas's brain if the rumours are proven true.

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The lie begins to [[{{Main/SnowballLie}} mutate and grow]], with Klara's account quickly spread by [[{{Main/GossipEvolution}} gossip]]. Through paranoia and the fact that kids often repeat what they hear, some of the other children report signs of abuse. Soon enough, the village [[{{TorchesAndPitchforks}} turns on him]], including the vast majority of his friends and co-workers. Because it's Lucas's word against Klara, and the adults believe that there's no way [[{{Main/ChildrenAreInnocent}} Klara would lie]], he is quickly ostracised from the community. The only allies Lucas has is his son, Marcus (Lasse Fogelstrom), and a few friends.

** This entire movie is devoted to the breakage of Lucas. He begins as a likeable, enthusiastic kindergarten teacher, but slowly degrades as gossip fans the flames. He is beaten, rejected and held in contempt.

* Main/SurprisinglyGoodEnglish: When someone is speaking English, it's 100% accurate and excellently enunciated. However, They are Eastern Europeans where [[{{Main/CunningLinguist}} learning multiple languages is encouraged]], so it's not ''that'' surprising.

* Main/VillainousCheekbones: Averted. Lucas is a very good guy. However, he's played by [[{{Creator/MadsMikkelsen}} Mads Mikkelsen]], whose bone structure is sharp enough to cut.

The lie begins to [[{{Main/SnowballLie}} mutate and grow]], with Klara's account quickly spread by [[{{Main/GossipEvolution}} gossip]]. Through paranoia and the fact that kids often repeat what they hear, some of the other children report signs of abuse. Soon enough, the village turns on him, including the vast majority of his friends and co-workers. Because it's Lucas's word against Klara, and the adults believe that there's no way [[{{Main/ChildrenAreInnocent}} Klara would lie]], he is quickly ostracised from the community. The only allies Lucas has is his son, Marcus (Lasse Fogelstrom), and a few friends.

* Main/SurprisinglyGoodEnglish: When someone is speaking English, it's 100% accurate and excellently enunciated. However, They are Eastern Europeans where [[{{Main/CunningLinguist}} learning multiple languages]] is encouraged, so it's not ''that'' surprising.
* Main/ThinkOfTheChildren: The village becomes paranoid and hysterical because of Lucas.

* Main/SurprisinglyGoodEnglish: When someone is speaking English, it's 100% accurate and excellently enunciated. However, They are Eastern Europeans where [[{{Main/CunningLinguist‎}} learning multiple languages]] is encouraged, so it's not ''that'' surprising.

The lie begins to [[{{Main/SnowballLie}} mutate and grow]], with Klara's account quickly spread by [[{{Main/GossipEvolution}} gossip]]. Soon enough, the village turns on him, including the vast majority of his friends and co-workers. Because it's Lucas's word against Klara, and the adults believe that there's no way [[{{Main/ChildrenAreInnocent}} Klara would lie]], he is quickly ostracised from the community as a form of [[{{Main/PaedoHunt}} pedophile hunting]]. Even when Klara admits to lying, the villagers assume she is trying to cover up the trauma.

The only allies Lucas has is his son, Marcus (Lasse Fogelstrom), and a few friends. As the snowball grows bigger, and his allies grow smaller, Lucas suffering continues.

** This entire movie is devoted to the breakage of Lucas. He begins as a likeable, enthusiastic kindergarten teacher, but slowly degrades as he is forcibly ostracised from the community.

* Main/VillainousCheekbones: Averted ''hard''. Lucas is a very good guy. However, he's played by [[{{Creator/MadsMikkelsen}} Mads Mikkelsen]], whose bone structure is sharp enough to cut.

* FakeRussian: Nadja is played by Alexandra Rapaport, a Swedish actress.

* BreakTheCutie

The lie begins to [[{{Main/SnowballLie}} mutate and grow]], with Klara's account quickly spread by [[{{Main/GossipEvolution}} gossip]]. Soon enough, the village turns on him, including the vast majority of his friends and co-workers. Because it's Lucas's word against Klara, and the adults believe that there's no way [[{{Main/ChildrenAreInnocent}} Klara would lie]], he is quickly ostracised from the community. Even when Klara admits to lying, the villagers assume she is trying to cover up the trauma.

The only allies he has is his son, Marcus (Lasse Fogelstrom), and a few friends.

The lie [[{{Main/SnowballLie}} begins to mutate and grow]], with Klara's account quickly spread by [[{{Main/GossipEvolution}} gossip]]. Soon enough, the village turns on him, including the vast majority of his friends and co-workers. Because it's Lucas's word against Klara, and the adults believe that there's no way [[{{Main/ChildrenAreInnocent}} Klara would lie]], he is quickly ostracised from the community. Even when Klara admits to lying, the villagers assume she is trying to cover up the trauma.

The Hunt (Jagten) is a 2012 [[{{UsefulNotes/Denmark}} Danish]] drama directed by Thomas Vinterberg. It's a study of human nature and mass hysteria. Sometimes, [[{{Main/CaptainObvious}} humans suck]].

The only allies he has is his son, Marcus (Lasse Fogelstrom), and a few friends.

->'''Lucas:''' You and I have to bring everything into the open...\\
'''Theo:''' Lucas, I know her. Why would she lie?...\\

[[caption-width-right:285:Yes, this is a good guy. Don't let his cheekbones trick you.]]

->'''Gerthe:''' How could you? You disgust me!\\
'''Lucas:''' What have I done?\\

It is set in a [[{{Main/SmallTowns}} small, conservative]] [[{{Main/CloseKnitCommunity}} Danish community]]. It follows Lucas ([[{{Creator/MadsMikkelsen}} Mads Mikkelsen]]), a [[{{Main/FriendToAllChildren}} well-liked, friendly kindergarten teacher]] and divorcé whose life has begun to improve. His relationship with his [[{{Main/TakingTheKids}} estranged son]] has bettered, and he has found new love with [[{{Main/OfficeRomance‎}} a co-worker]] named Nadja. He has his mates to support him, including [[{{Main/VitriolicBestBuds}} best friend]] Theo (Thomas Bolarsen).

The Hunt (Jagten) is a 2012 Danish drama directed by Thomas Vinterberg.

It is set in a small, conservative Danish community. It follows Lucas (Mads Mikkelsen), a well-liked and friendly kindergarten teacher/divorcé whose life has begun to improve. His relationship with his estranged son has bettered, and he has found new love with a co-worker named Nadja. He has his mates to support him, including best friend Theo (Thomas Bolarsen).

However, kindergarten student and Theo's daughter Klara grows an unhealthy obsession with him. Lucas quickly notices her infatuation and gently rebuffs her, 100% aware of the implications. In a childish rage, she unknowingly implies to the head teacher, Grethe, that Lucas has sexually abused her.

The lie begins to mutate and grow.

\\It is set in a small, tightly knit Danish community. It follows Lucas (Mads Mikkelsen), a well-liked and friendly kindergarten teacher/divorcé whose life has begun to improve. His relationship with his estranged son has bettered, and he has found new love with a co-worker named Nadja. \\However, a kindergarten student named Klara, also daughter of Lucas's best friend Theo,grows an unhealthy obsession with him. After he gently rebuffs her infatuation and attempts to direct her love somewhere else, she bitterly

The Hunt (Jagten) is a 2012 Danish movie