The Guilty

"The Guilty" is a gripping Danish crime thriller that unfolds entirely within the confines of an emergency call center. The film follows Asger Holm, a Copenhagen police officer demoted to dispatcher duty while awaiting a court hearing for a shooting incident. His routine shift takes a dramatic turn when he receives a cryptic call from a kidnapped woman, propelling him into a tense race against time. With the entire narrative conveyed through phone conversations, the film masterfully builds suspense, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats. Praised for its innovative storytelling and Jakob Cedergren's compelling performance, "The Guilty" was Denmark's submission for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 91st Academy Awards and has garnered acclaim for its intense, minimalist approach to the thriller genre.