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Smilla's Sense of Snow

1219972h 1mBille August
IMDb 6.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 53% · Metacritic 45

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"Some Tracks Should Never Be Uncovered."

Smilla Jaspersen attempts to understand the death of a small boy who falls from the roof of her apartment building. Suspecting wrongdoing, Smilla uncovers a trail of clues leading towards a secretive corporation that has made several mysterious expeditions to Greenland.

DramaThriller
Based On Novel Or BookCopenhagen, DenmarkInuitCometArctic Polar Circle RegionConspiracySnowMurder InvestigationNordic NoirTense

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What is Smilla's Sense of Snow (1997) about?

Smilla Jaspersen attempts to understand the death of a small boy who falls from the roof of her apartment building. Suspecting wrongdoing, Smilla uncovers a trail of clues leading towards a secretive corporation that has made several mysterious expeditions to Greenland.

Who stars in Smilla's Sense of Snow?

Smilla's Sense of Snow stars Julia Ormond (Smilla Jasperson), Gabriel Byrne (The Mechanic), Richard Harris (Dr. Andreas Tork), Jim Broadbent (Dr. Lagermann), Tom Wilkinson (Prof. Loyen). The film was directed by Bille August.

How long is Smilla's Sense of Snow?

Smilla's Sense of Snow has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1997. It is rated 12.

Is Smilla's Sense of Snow worth watching?

Smilla's Sense of Snow holds an IMDb rating of 6.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 53. Fans of Drama, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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