Made between 1996 and 2005, the Pusher trilogy is a seminal work in Nicolas Winding Refn's career. Shot in Copenhagen with modest means, this series of three crime films depicts the intersecting paths of petty criminals in the murky world of drug trafficking.
After enjoying initial success and cult status over the years, the three films now benefit from a 4K restoration supervised by the director himself. This big-screen re-release allows us to rediscover the raw authenticity and dramatic tension of this seminal trilogy of new Danish cinema.
Pusher - The Trilogy will be released in a restored 4K version in cinemas from July 9, 2025.
Synopsis Pusher (1996): Frank is a heroin dealer in Copenhagen. When a deal falls through due to police intervention, he loses both money and merchandise. Indebted to Milo, a Serbian trafficker, Frank desperately tries to raise the required sum, even if it means risking his life.
Synopsis Pusher 2 - Blood on Your Hands (2004): Tonny, a petty criminal, gets out of prison and tries to rebuild his life while facing rejection from his gang leader father. He discovers that he is the father of a young child and embarks on a dubious business venture to earn his place.
Synopsis Pusher 3 - Angel of Death (2005): Milo, an aging drug dealer, tries to juggle a family party with his illegal business. Between logistical errors and relapses into addiction, his day is turned upside down.
Through Pusher, Pusher 2 and Pusher 3, Nicolas Winding Refn explores the margins of Danish society with a realistic, edgy and uncompromising style. Far from Hollywood productions, the trilogy is in the tradition of social and urban cinema, driven by ambiguous, sometimes violent, often vulnerable characters.
Mads Mikkelsen 's career was propelled by Pusher 2, in which he played a character marked by violence and fatherhood. This trilogy could be of interest to fans of films like Trainspotting or La Haine, which combine dramatic tension and social observation.
The 4K re-release of the Pusher trilogy allows us to rediscover three cult films from contemporary European cinema. These raw, intense works offer a rare look at Danish urban crime, with a raw realism that has become Nicolas Winding Refn's trademark. An opportunity to (re)see these films in the best visual conditions.
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