Intervjun

Intervjun is a 2019 Swedish drama film directed by Ali Abbasi. The film is based on the true story of John Albin, a Swedish serial killer who confessed to at least 32 murders. The narrative centers on a fictionalized account of the interviews conducted by a journalist, who is seeking to understand the killer's motives. The film explores themes of guilt, confession, and the nature of evil through their interactions.

The screenplay was written by Isabella Ekholm and Kalle Kniivilä. The film stars Jens Hultén as the killer and Eva Melander as the journalist. Intervjun premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2019 and was released in Sweden in November 2019. It received critical acclaim for its performances and atmospheric direction. The film was praised for its psychological depth and its sensitive handling of a dark subject matter.

While the film draws inspiration from real events, it is important to note that the journalist character and many of the specific interview scenarios are fictionalized for dramatic effect. The film aims to provide a fictionalized exploration of the psychological dynamics that might occur in such an encounter, rather than a direct documentary portrayal of the historical events.