In China They Eat Dogs
1999
⏱️ 91 min
📅 Released
🌐 DA
ActionComedyCrime
Arvid is an ordinary bank clerk who lives a rather unassuming life with his dear girlfriend. But his life is turned completely upside down when he bravely manages to avert a robbery against the bank where he works.
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User Reviews
September 16, 2025
This film delivers a tremendous black comedy, masterfully blending a sharp plot with a signature Nordic coldness. The entire cast of characters is delightfully eccentric. It's essentially Snatch done Nordic-style—a must-watch for anyone seeking a top-tier dark comedy from Denmark.
Crew
Director
Lasse Spang Olsen
Writer
Anders Thomas Jensen
Producer
Steen Herdel, Michael Brask
Production
Steen Herdel Filmproduktion
Keywords
armyrobberysibling relationshipdenmarkchanceexplosivebankdonationdark comedypoker game