When I first read the topic, of course I thought about Stan Kubrick's THE KILLING, a heist taking place on a horse race facility. But the result is far from that. It is however interesting to watch a film noir from Sweden, and heavily influenced by the American or European features too, with a nearly always present jazzy score. Not a bad movie, but not action packed enough. I don't regret to have seen it, and I am still astonished to have caught it on Netflix Anyway, I am glad to have seen it.

Swedish cinema is renowned for psychological depth, austere beauty, and philosophical inquiry. It often focuses on existential questions and societal critique, marked by a stark visual approach. In contemporary times, it has also developed a sharp satirical edge in examining social issues.

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The crime genre features criminal activities, investigations, law enforcement, crimes, and the pursuit of justice. Crime stories often revolve around the planning, execution, and consequences of criminal acts, as well as the efforts to solve and prevent such acts. They explore various aspects of criminal behavior, motives, and the moral dilemmas faced by both perpetrators and those seeking to uphold the law.

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The drama genre is a broad category that features stories portraying human experiences, emotions, conflicts, and relationships in a realistic and emotionally impactful way. Dramas delve into the complexities of human life, often exploring themes of love, loss, morality, societal issues, personal growth, with the aim to evoke an emotional response from the audience by presenting relatable and thought-provoking stories.

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Two criminals escape from prison. Together with two old accomplices they plan a big heist against a racetrack.

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