Pyromaniac
2016 | 98 min | Drama
A firebug is wreaking havoc in a small Norwegian community - the culprit must come from among them.
Henrik Rafaelsen
ActorHenrik Rafaelsen is one of the most distinctive actors in Norwegian film and television. Since the early 2000s, he has appeared in numerous productions, combining precise character portrayals with a clear recognizability within modern Scandinavian material. His profile is shaped by both dramatic cinema productions and continuous work for television and theater.
One of his roles is his appearance in PYROMANIAC – BEFORE I BURN from 2016, directed by Erik Skjoldbjærg. In this film, he plays Lensmann Johansen, contributing to an atmospherically intense drama about a series of real arson attacks. The title is one of the relevant productions that clearly demonstrate his presence in Norwegian cinema.
His other notable film work includes The Almost Man from 2012, a film that received international attention and won important festival awards. Rafaelsen plays the lead role in this film and shapes the plot with a multi-layered, restrained performance that was highlighted in the international press. In addition, he has appeared in several other Norwegian film and television projects, which broaden his role profile and confirm his status within the Scandinavian acting scene.
Rafaelsen's filmography thus includes a number of notable titles that demonstrate his versatility and his continuous involvement in challenging productions. Through his acting performances, particularly in festival productions such as The Almost Man, he has secured a firm place in modern Norwegian cinema.
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