About this release
Limited Edition version. Insomnia (1997), directed by Erik Skjoldbjærg, follows a Swedish detective investigating a murder in northern Norway during a period of constant daylight. Starring Stellan Skarsgård, the film focuses on the psychological strain of the investigation and the consequences of a critical mistake. Från IMDB: In a Norwegian city with a 24-hour daylight cycle, Swedish detectives investigate a teens death. Detta är en importfilm. De har oftast inte svensk text
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Disc 1
UHD
Insomnia (1997)
96 min
CrimeThrillerMystery
Detectives Jonas and Erik are called to the midnight sun country of northern Norway to investigate a recent homicide, but their plan to arrest the killer goes awry, and Jonas mistakenly shoots Erik. The suspect escapes, and a frightened Jonas pins Erik's death on the fugitive. Jonas continues to pursue the killer as he seeks to protect himself; however, his mounting guilt and the omnipresent sun plague him with an insomnia that affects his sanity.
Credits
Director
Erik Skjoldbjærg
Writer
Nikolaj Frobenius
Erik Skjoldbjærg
Cast
Stellan Skarsgårdas Jonas Engström
Sverre Anker Ousdalas Erik Vik
Bjørn Flobergas Jon Holt
Maria Mathiesenas Tanja Lorentzen
Gisken Armandas Hilde Hagen
Kristian Figenschowas Arne Zakariassen
Thor Michael Aamodtas Tom Engen
Frode Rasmussenas Chief of Police
Bjørn Moanas Eilert
Maria Bonnevieas Ane
Cinematographer
Erling Thurmann-Andersen
Composer
Geir Jenssen
Editor
Håkon Øverås
Producer
Tomas Backström
Petter J. Borgli
Tom Remlov
Disc 2
BDInsomnia (1997)
96 min
CrimeThrillerMystery
Detectives Jonas and Erik are called to the midnight sun country of northern Norway to investigate a recent homicide, but their plan to arrest the killer goes awry, and Jonas mistakenly shoots Erik. The suspect escapes, and a frightened Jonas pins Erik's death on the fugitive. Jonas continues to pursue the killer as he seeks to protect himself; however, his mounting guilt and the omnipresent sun plague him with an insomnia that affects his sanity.
Credits
Director
Erik Skjoldbjærg
Writer
Nikolaj Frobenius
Erik Skjoldbjærg
Cast
Stellan Skarsgårdas Jonas Engström
Sverre Anker Ousdalas Erik Vik
Bjørn Flobergas Jon Holt
Maria Mathiesenas Tanja Lorentzen
Gisken Armandas Hilde Hagen
Kristian Figenschowas Arne Zakariassen
Thor Michael Aamodtas Tom Engen
Frode Rasmussenas Chief of Police
Bjørn Moanas Eilert
Maria Bonnevieas Ane
Cinematographer
Erling Thurmann-Andersen
Composer
Geir Jenssen
Editor
Håkon Øverås
Producer
Tomas Backström
Petter J. Borgli
Tom Remlov
Release Details
- Packaging
- Blu-ray Case
- Editions
- Limited Edition
Images
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- August 8, 2026