Darkland
Underverden
Synopsis
Zaid is a successful heart surgeon with an expensive apartment and pregnant girlfriend. One night he gets a visit from his brother Yasin, who is desperate for money, but he refuses. Soon after, Yasin is found beaten to death and Zaid is overcome with guilt. As guilt gives way to anger, Zaid becomes a masked avenger and takes on Copenhagen's criminal underworld in his quest for justice.
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Darkland (2017) Official Trailer (HD)
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-12-01
Top Cast
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Dar Salim
Zaid
Stine Fischer Christensen
Stine
Dulfi Al-Jabouri
Alex
Ali Sivandi
Semion
Jacob Lohmann
Torben
Roland Møller
Claus
B. Branco
Branco
Anis Al Oubaidi
Yasin
Brian Sivabalan
Ung mand
Hamza Al-Jabouri
Zaids far
Amany Turk
Zaids mor
Marianne Mortensen
Helle
Joen Højerslev
Anton
Christopher Læssø
Anders
Dya Josefine Hauch
Gudrun
Maria Erwolter
Jordemoder
Magnus Bruun
Kollega
Morten Ruben
Brian
Release History & Theatrical Window
Fantasia International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 2, 2018
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fenar Ahmad
- Screenplay & Story
- Fenar Ahmad, Adam August
- Original Score
- Jens Ole Wowk McCoy
- Original Title
- Underverden
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- Danish, French, English, Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Profile Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fenar Ahmad
Fenar Ahmad, Adam August
Jens Ole Wowk McCoy
Kasper Tuxen
Kasper Leick
Jacob Jarek, Ditte Milsted, Caroline Schlüter, Thor Sigurjonsson
Department Leadership Roster
Fenar Ahmad
Director
Fenar Ahmad
Writer
Adam August
Writer
Kasper Tuxen
Director of Photography
Jacob Jarek
Producer
Jens Ole Wowk McCoy
Original Music Composer
Kasper Leick
Editor
Sabine Hviid
Production Design
Anders Nylander Thomsen
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Darkland
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What is Darkland about?
Zaid is a successful heart surgeon with an expensive apartment and pregnant girlfriend. One night he gets a visit from his brother Yasin, who is desperate for money, but he refuses. Soon after, Yasin is found beaten to death and Zaid is overcome with guilt. As guilt gives way to anger, Zaid becomes a masked avenger and takes on Copenhagen's criminal underworld in his quest for justice.
Who directed Darkland?
Darkland was directed by Fenar Ahmad.
Who stars in Darkland?
The principal cast of Darkland includes Dar Salim, Stine Fischer Christensen, Dulfi Al-Jabouri, Ali Sivandi, Jacob Lohmann.
When was Darkland released and how long is it?
Darkland was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Darkland?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Darkland was composed by Jens Ole Wowk McCoy.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Darkland?
Darkland holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).