The Hunt

Lucas (Mads Mikkelsen) is beloved by his students and fellow teachers at his local kindergarten. After a divorce, made especially painful when his wife moved away from town with their teenage son, Marcus, Lucas' life is recovering with a new girlfriend, and the reforging of his relationship with Marcus. His world comes crashing down, however, when a young girl in his class accuses him of inappropriate behaviour. It's a simple lie that spirals out of control and the small community suddenly finds itself in a collective state of hysteria. Long held friendships are tested as mistrust takes hold, and Lucas must summon all his strength in a brave fight for his life and dignity.

2014 Academy Awards nominee, Best Foreign Language Film of the Year. Golden Globes nominee, Best Foreign Language Film. 2012 Cannes Film Festival winner, Best Actor Mads Mikkelsen.

"...gripping and observant. THE HUNT is a hellish private nightmare for a condemned man lost in the confines of chaos, confusion and the contamination of unfounded hysteria." - Frank Ochieng, SF Crowsnest