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5.6 / 10(12 votes)IMDb20071h 28mGermany, Sweden

The Pyramid

Pyramiden

Synopsis

The film is set in the middle of winter in Ystad and the main character is the middle-aged policeman Kurt Wallander, who this time investigating a drug tangle. It starts with his own goddaughter Eva found dead after taking an overdose. It turns out that heroin is unusually strong and Kurt are now beginning their search for those behind the drugs. But he has a big problem. His boss will not let him look for the person who he suspects has sold the new heroin , but she wants them to look for another drug dealer named Yngve Holm. But Kurt defy the boss's orders and go again and again to Malmo to try to unravel the case. Eventually he gets a hold of the person he suspected. He'll take some photos of him and shows them for their guddotters friend Emma who were drug dealers. She takes Kurt to a friend who claims to have seen the man. The man in the photo is called Heinrich Pasila. Wallander thinks one recognizes Pasila from an earlier murder of guddotterns mother, where the offender is found.

Release History & Theatrical Window

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

November 28, 2007

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Daniel Lind Lagerlöf
Screenplay & Story
Michael Hjorth, Henning Mankell, Hans Rosenfeldt
Original Score
Henrik Lörstad
Original Title
Pyramiden
Country of Origin
Germany, Sweden
Spoken Languages
Danish, Swedish
Runtime
1h 28m
Production Studios
ZDF, SVT, Tre Vänner

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Daniel Lind Lagerlöf

Screenplay & Story

Michael Hjorth, Henning Mankell, Hans Rosenfeldt

Original Score & Music

Henrik Lörstad

Film Editing

Anders Nylander

Producers

Daniel Alfredson, Martin Persson, Lars-Göran Pettersson

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Henning Mankell

Department Leadership Roster

Michael Hjorth

Michael Hjorth

Writer

Anders Nylander

Editor

Daniel Lind Lagerlöf

Daniel Lind Lagerlöf

Director

Daniel Alfredson

Daniel Alfredson

Producer

Martin Persson

Producer

Lars-Göran Pettersson

Producer

Eleonor Fahlén

Costume Design

Hans Rosenfeldt

Hans Rosenfeldt

Writer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Pyramid.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Pyramid

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Pyramid about?

The film is set in the middle of winter in Ystad and the main character is the middle-aged policeman Kurt Wallander, who this time investigating a drug tangle. It starts with his own goddaughter Eva found dead after taking an overdose. It turns out that heroin is unusually strong and Kurt are now beginning their search for those behind the drugs. But he has a big problem. His boss will not let him look for the person who he suspects has sold the new heroin , but she wants them to look for another drug dealer named Yngve Holm. But Kurt defy the boss's orders and go again and again to Malmo to try to unravel the case. Eventually he gets a hold of the person he suspected. He'll take some photos of him and shows them for their guddotters friend Emma who were drug dealers. She takes Kurt to a friend who claims to have seen the man. The man in the photo is called Heinrich Pasila. Wallander thinks one recognizes Pasila from an earlier murder of guddotterns mother, where the offender is found.

Who directed The Pyramid?

The Pyramid was directed by Daniel Lind Lagerlöf.

Who stars in The Pyramid?

The principal cast of The Pyramid includes Rolf Lassgård, Marie Richardson, Kerstin Andersson, Lars Melin, Gunilla Abrahamsson.

When was The Pyramid released and how long is it?

The Pyramid was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.

Who composed the musical score for The Pyramid?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Pyramid was composed by Henrik Lörstad.

Is The Pyramid based on a book or true story?

The Pyramid is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Henning Mankell".