The Samurai Case

It is the first time in Danish history that the judicial system allows an entire case to be filmed. And it took years for permission to be granted. The Samurai Case is about a man who killed his best friend with a Samurai sword. Was it manslaughter or premeditated murder? Apart from the defendant, we also meet the prosecutor and the counsel for the defense, who tell us about their work. We also get to see how the court works – How do people address each other? How are witnesses and the defendant questioned? And how does the judge react, when counsel for the defense and the prosecutor play psychological and tactical games with one another?

Screening Schedule

No physical screenings scheduled.

Cinematography: Lars Skree

Editing: Adam Nielsen

Sound: Rasmus Winther Jensen

Music: Peder & Asger Baden

Production: Monday Reporter, Denmark

Producers: Helle Faber

Co-production: Danish Film Institute, DR TV (Denmark)

Format: HDCAM SR Color

Production Country: Denmark

Production Year: 2011