It makes you want to get out to Sweden and enjoy this country at the first opportunity. The first episode, adapted from the novel More evident is the philosophical underpinning that the books' author, Henning Mankell, brings, focusing down on the forensic work of a provincial detective the global sins of the western world. Season 2 picks up right where Season 1 left off, but (no spoilers) literally goes from bad to worse. I watched the English version first (there are two series of the earlier Swedish one) and really enjoyed both Kenneth Brannagh's dishevelled detective work and the stunning camera work which is more stylised than the Swedish version but doesn't suffer for it. Please try againIncluded with BritBox on Amazon for $6.99/month after trialQuickly browse titles in our catalog based on the ones you have picked.Continued Acting Excellence, and Dreary Crime Solving in S2 The violence factor seems to be higher in this season, yet, the Wallander character has detective skills and feelings that he cannot seem to verbalize which makes for interesting relationships with those characters in both his work and personal life. and this excellent BBC adaptation is almost relentlessly dreary. He has just decided to leave the police when an old friend, Sten Torstensson, a solicitor, approaches him to investigate the recent death of his father in a car accident. If you like BBC mysteries, you will likely enjoy this DVD set. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. It works and works very well. Visual candy if I can put it like that. Two words: Kenneth Branagh.
Wallander (TV Series 2005–2013) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Please try againSorry, we failed to record your vote. Please try againSorry, we failed to record your vote. For the earlier series starring Rolf Lassgård, see An old man has been tortured and beaten to death and his wife is barely alive.
The second season of thirteen films was shown between 2009 and 2010. Wallander is injured by a car bomb intended for Kristina,who is prosecuting Pasolic and she is given police protection. The first story is about an elderly couple who are murdered in their farmhouse. Une des adaptations des romans de l'immense auteur policier Henning Mankell menée par le grand Kenneth Branagh. For the uninitiated, Kurt Wallander a is cult TV Swedish series where a Swedsh detective in Ystad solves a collection of brutal and baffling cases. Directed by Andy Wilson. Je préfère toutefois la version suédoise que je trouve moins glauque et plus policière que dramatique (une vision plus "nordique") grâce à l'interprétation de Kristen Henriksson et au rôle très différent dévolu à Linda, la fille de Kurt Wallander. Please try againSorry, we failed to record your vote.
There are 3 stories on this DVD set which represents episodes 1 to 3 from season 2. After viewing all three available seasons, I am beginning a second viewing to catch further nuances within the program. Der beste Wallander, der je auf der Leinwand agierte, verkörpert vom besten Charakterdarsteller. In Swedish with English subtitles. This is an interesting British mystery series which takes place in Sweden. The first season of thirteen films was produced in 2005 and 2006, with one taken directly from a novel and the remainder with new storylines suggested by Mankell. The Swedish version is much better at casting older actors for these roles but I think that there is a mindset in British TV that viewers only want to watch younger actors. The Swedish versions seem much more sophisticated in comparison but may not be to everyone's taste and their stories are only based on the characters and not the novels. In my opinion, he is a fine actor.) Please try againSorry, we failed to record your vote. Ein Psychodrama eines Denkers, mit Spannung und Tiefgang. As I had commented before, Branagh says more with his face than most actors say with his entire body. On top of that, the fallout from the case causes him to doubt everything, even his abilities as a police officer.After killing a man in the line of duty, Wallander finds himself spiralling into depression. The second story is about an elderly man whose death has been made to appear as the result of a car crash, but it is really murder. Wallander has found a place in Linda's family through his new role as a grandfather. First, you need to know this is a joyless program.
NOTE: I may even look for the book series this program is based on. Please try againSorry, we failed to record your vote.
The camerawork adds real depth to the action, verging between documentary and brilliantly directed and focused extreme close ups. Season 1 3. The award-winning drama returns as Kenneth Branagh resumes the role of Wallander in these three thrilling tales set in the beautiful landscape of southern Sweden.