Out of Thin Air(2017)
Director:
Dylan Howitt
Iceland, 1976. Six suspects confess to two violent murders. Their involvement was all in their heads. This is the strangest criminal investigation you...'ve never heard of. Show More
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Out of Thin Air (2017) takes viewers back to Iceland in 1976 when a shocking and mysterious criminal case unfolds. In this gripping documentary, six individuals confess to two brutal murders, sending shockwaves through the small country. However, as the investigation deepens, it becomes apparent that their confessions were nothing more than products of their imagination.
Directed by Dylan Howitt, Out of Thin Air sheds light on the bizarre and extraordinary events that surrounded this perplexing criminal investigation. Through interviews and archival footage, the film explores the psychological manipulation and coercive tactics employed by the police during interrogations.
Amidst a backdrop of political uncertainty and social upheaval, the documentary delves into the unsettling psychological impact that the case had on both the accused and the Icelandic community. It raises questions about the reliability of confessions and the malleability of memory.
As viewers follow the twists and turns of the investigation, they are presented with a thought-provoking exploration of justice, truth, and the power of suggestion. Out of Thin Air challenges preconceived notions and offers a fascinating look at a case that has remained relatively unknown outside of Iceland.
With its gripping storytelling and meticulous attention to detail, Out of Thin Air is a must-watch documentary that will leave audiences questioning the nature of memory and the complexities of criminal investigations.
Directed by Dylan Howitt, Out of Thin Air sheds light on the bizarre and extraordinary events that surrounded this perplexing criminal investigation. Through interviews and archival footage, the film explores the psychological manipulation and coercive tactics employed by the police during interrogations.
Amidst a backdrop of political uncertainty and social upheaval, the documentary delves into the unsettling psychological impact that the case had on both the accused and the Icelandic community. It raises questions about the reliability of confessions and the malleability of memory.
As viewers follow the twists and turns of the investigation, they are presented with a thought-provoking exploration of justice, truth, and the power of suggestion. Out of Thin Air challenges preconceived notions and offers a fascinating look at a case that has remained relatively unknown outside of Iceland.
With its gripping storytelling and meticulous attention to detail, Out of Thin Air is a must-watch documentary that will leave audiences questioning the nature of memory and the complexities of criminal investigations.
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