The Murder of Benjamin
Drapet på Benjamin Hermansen
Synopsis
On a cold night in Holmlia, 15-year-old Benjamin is murdered by 19-year-old Joe Erling Jahr in a racially motivated assault. A year later, Benjamin's mother, Marit, faces her son’s killer in court.
Top Cast
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Elikem Leon Akpan
Benjamin Hermansen
Magnús Blöndal Jóhannsson
Joe Erling
Laila Goody
Benjamin’s mother
Fredrik Stenberg Ditlev-Simonsen
Ole Nicolai Kvisler
Emily Glaister
Veronica
Rørvik Stig
Court officer haugstad
Afshin Ahmadi
Yonas
Frode Winther
Morten Rudå
Yousef El-Athamna
Mourad
Ferdinand Falsen Hiis
Marika Enstad
Naya PKouzi
Football fan
Yousef Hadaoui
Release History & Theatrical Window
Oslo Pix Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ingvild Søderlind
- Original Title
- Drapet på Benjamin Hermansen
- Country of Origin
- Norway
- Spoken Languages
- Norwegian
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Nordisk Film Norway
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ingvild Søderlind
Jakob Ingason
Vidar Flataukan
Thomas Robsahm, Sveinung Golimo
Department Leadership Roster
Ingvild Søderlind
Director
Jakob Ingason
Director of Photography
Thomas Robsahm
Producer
Vidar Flataukan
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Murder of Benjamin
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Murder of Benjamin about?
On a cold night in Holmlia, 15-year-old Benjamin is murdered by 19-year-old Joe Erling Jahr in a racially motivated assault. A year later, Benjamin's mother, Marit, faces her son’s killer in court.
Who directed The Murder of Benjamin?
The Murder of Benjamin was directed by Ingvild Søderlind.
Who stars in The Murder of Benjamin?
The principal cast of The Murder of Benjamin includes Elikem Leon Akpan, Magnús Blöndal Jóhannsson, Laila Goody, Fredrik Stenberg Ditlev-Simonsen, Emily Glaister.
When was The Murder of Benjamin released and how long is it?
The Murder of Benjamin was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.