THE MURDER OF BENJAMIN

By Ingvild Søderlind

FACTS

Title: THE MURDER OF BENJAMIN
Original title: Drapet på Benjamin Hermansen
Director: Ingvild Søderlind
Cast: Elikem Leon Akpan, Magnús Blöndal Jóhannsson, Laila Goody
Genre: Drama
Duration: 100 min
Country of origin: Norway
Scriptwriter: Helena Johanne Nielsen and Ingvild Søderlind
Cinematographer: Jakob Ingason
Editor: Vidar Flataukan
Production Company: Nordisk Film AS
Producers: Thomas Robsahm
Production year: 2025
Executive producers: Sveinung Golimo
Budget EUR: 3M
Film status: In post-production

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. Through the trial and powerful flashbacks, the film unravels the lives of two boys - one loved, one neglected - both trying to find their place in a divided society. Based on true events THE MURDER OF BENJAMIN unfolds a powerful and deeply touching story of identity and belonging.

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