In Defense of Self
Synopsis
The tragic killing of a Norwegian man in urgent need of psychiatric help is recounted in a film that uses his own tape recordings as a guide to ask what happened and how it could have been avoided.
Release History & Theatrical Window
CPH:DOX
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Linn Helene Løken
- Original Title
- In Defense of Self
- Country of Origin
- Norway
- Spoken Languages
- Norwegian
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Linn Helene Løken
Department Leadership Roster
Linn Helene Løken
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for In Defense of Self.
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Frequently Asked Questions About In Defense of Self
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is In Defense of Self about?
The tragic killing of a Norwegian man in urgent need of psychiatric help is recounted in a film that uses his own tape recordings as a guide to ask what happened and how it could have been avoided.
Who directed In Defense of Self?
In Defense of Self was directed by Linn Helene Løken.
Who stars in In Defense of Self?
The principal cast of In Defense of Self includes Not specified.
When was In Defense of Self released and how long is it?
In Defense of Self was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.