PUSHER

By Nicolas Winding Refn

Newly restored version selected to world premiere at the 'Venice Classics' programme at the 81st Venice International Film Festival

FACTS

Title: PUSHER
Original title: PUSHER
Director: Nicolas Winding Refn
Cast: Kim Bodnia, Mads Mikkelsen, Zlatko Buric
Genre: Crime drama
Duration: 105 min
Language: Danish
Country of origin: Denmark
Scriptwriter: Nicolas Winding Refn, Jens Dahl
Cinematographer: Morten Søborg
Editor: Anne Østerud
Producers: Henrik Danstrup
Production year: 1996
Executive producers: Teddy Gerberg, Peter Aalbæk Jensen
Local release: 30-08-1996
Film status: Internationally Premiered

Frank, a small-time drug dealer, faces the worst week of his life when a heroin deal turns sour, leaving him indebted to Balkan drug baron, Milo. As the week progresses, Frank struggles to repay the money amidst mounting pressure from the merciless drug lord. His rising desperation spirals out of control when nothing goes as planned, forcing Frank to confront the dire consequences of his own self-inflicted plight.

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Festival overview

81st Venice International Film Festival / Venice Classics

Bologna New Danish Cinema
2000-03-22

Brasilia International Film Festival
2000-04-19

Motovun croatia
2001-07-31

Rotterdam Film Festival
2006-01-25