PREVIEW - The Hunt (15)

Danish filmmaker Thomas Vinterberg returns to form with his new release The Hunt.
Since bursting on to the scene with one of his earliest film Festen, Vinterberg over the years has remained obsolete with many critics and fans fearing he lost his 'unique way with film'. However, The Hunt is sure to put everyone at ease.

Vinterberg and co-writer Tobias Lindholm have welcomed a host of Danish talent to the project, headed by one of Denmark's most established actor of the moment Mads Mikkelsen (Casino Royale, Clash of the Titans and King Arthur).
It's a film of real quality and talent throughout that encapsulates the skills of all that are part of it.

The Hunt tells the story of Lucas (Mikkelsen) a kindergarten assistant, who's a valid member within the close-knit community that he lives. With a stable job and friends at every corner life is good.
However, Lucas's life is turns upside down after an accusation by a child that was under his care.
Soon the community and his friends have turned their backs on him as the situation escalates as Lucas fights to defend his life and respect amongst an ever expanding HUNT for him.

With references to Peckinpah's Staw Dogs and Von Trier's Dogville, The Hunt also maintains a theme that many fans will recall from Vinterberg's Festen.

The Hunt is one of the best World Cinema films of 2012, with Vinterberg establishing both himself and Denmark's credentials on the big screen.

*Festen director Thomas Vinterberg storms back to form with this drama about a teacher wrongfully accused of child abuse*

Peter Bradshaw

*Beautifully performed and tough as nails, Vinterberg's social drama could not be any more timely*

David Hughes

Have a look at The Hunt trailer below to see what you think;

The Hunt is showing at Gloucester Guildhall on Friday 22nd February at 7.45pm, Saturday 23rd February at 10.45am and Saturday 23rd February at 7.45pm.