From SlashFilm · Devin Meenan · · 1m
Mads Mikkelsen's Best Performance in 2012 Movie
Mads Mikkelsen's role as a wrongly accused teacher in 'The Hunt' showcases his acting range.
In brief
Mads Mikkelsen's role as a wrongly accused teacher in 'The Hunt' showcases his acting range. Mads Mikkelsen delivered a standout performance as an innocent teacher wrongly accused in the 2012 Danish film 'The Hunt'. Originally reported by SlashFilm.
Mads Mikkelsen's Career
Mads Mikkelsen started as a Danish actor in the 1990s with Nicolas Winding Refn's 1996 crime thriller Pusher.
Hollywood Villain Roles
Mikkelsen became a Hollywood favorite playing Bond villain Le Chiffre in Casino Royale and Hannibal Lecter in the TV series Hannibal.
The Hunt Film
The Hunt is a 2012 Danish-language film where Mikkelsen plays a kindergarten teacher wrongly accused of molestation.
The Accusation
A young girl falsely claims Lucas molested her after her brother shoved an iPad displaying porn in her face.
Community Reaction
The town quickly believes Lucas is guilty based on hearsay, despite him being innocent.
Mikkelsen's Performance
Mikkelsen portrays Lucas's quiet resilience and emotional climax where he confronts his friend after being falsely accused.
Here's the gist
Mads Mikkelsen delivered a standout performance as an innocent teacher wrongly accused in the 2012 Danish film 'The Hunt'.
