Insomnia
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Detectives Jonas and Erik are called to the midnight sun country of northern Norway to investigate a recent homicide, but their plan to arrest the killer goes awry, and Jonas mistakenly shoots Erik. The suspect escapes, and a frightened Jonas pins Erik's death on the fugitive. Jonas continues to pursue the killer as he seeks to protect himself; however, his mounting guilt and the omnipresent sun plague him with an insomnia that affects his sanity.
Insomnia is a 1997 Norwegian thriller about detective Jonas, who travels to northern Norway to investigate a homicide but accidentally shoots his partner Erik during the arrest attempt. As Jonas covers up the shooting and pursues the actual killer, his guilt and the region's constant midnight sun trigger a devastating insomnia that unravels his mind.
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Stellan SkarsgårdJonas Engström
Sverre Anker OusdalErik Vik
Bjørn FlobergJon Holt- Maria MathiesenTanja Lorentzen
Gisken ArmandHilde Hagen
Kristian FigenschowArne Zakariassen
Thor Michael AamodtTom Engen
Frode RasmussenChief of Police
Bjørn MoanEilert
Maria BonnevieAne
Marianne O. UlrichsenFrøya
Guri JohnsonMia Nikolaisen (uncredited)
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When was Insomnia released?
Insomnia was released on March 14, 1997.
What is Insomnia about?
The film follows detective Jonas as he investigates a murder in northern Norway, but after mistakenly shooting his partner Erik, he covers up the crime and pursues the actual killer. His mounting guilt and the region's perpetual daylight drive him into a psychological spiral.
Where can I watch Insomnia?
Insomnia is a theatrical release from 1997 and is available through various streaming platforms and rental services; check your preferred streaming app for current availability.
What genre is Insomnia?
Insomnia is a thriller, crime, and mystery film that explores psychological tension and moral corruption.
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