The documentary explores a murder that took place in Korsør—an event that shook the community to its core.
*A Friend, a Murderer* is a chilling three-part documentary that, true to its title, centers on a murder committed not by strangers, but by the very people closest to us. The series tells the story of a seventeen-year-old girl who vanished in Korsør. Given the town's small size, the entire community mobilizes to discover her whereabouts. Days turn into months, yet there is absolutely no trace of her. Even when the police intervene, no concrete results are yielded.
Stars: Lasse Reimer
We learn where she was the night before, but the central question remains: how and where did she disappear? The young woman was part of a close-knit group of friends who, naturally, become the focal point of the investigation as it progresses. One by one, as the inquiry deepens, a host of other crimes come to light before the public eye. Now, everyone is on high alert—and in a state of shock—at the realization that such a tight-knit community could serve as the backdrop for such heinous crimes.
Thanks to the use of archival footage, videos, and interviews, we witness the narrative unfolding right before our eyes. However, I must admit that this documentary is not as well-executed when compared to other productions in the genre that we have seen previously. It feels slow-paced and unnecessarily convoluted. A story about a murder demands solid, detailed execution—something that, regrettably, is conspicuously absent in this case. I wish the creators had taken greater care to avoid overcomplicating the plot beyond what was necessary. I certainly harbor deep respect for those individuals who dared to speak out and share their stories at length regarding this terrible event. Nevertheless, had the work as a whole been better documented and executed, the final result would have been even more outstanding.
The narrative pacing constituted another major issue. I have seen many documentaries with excellent pacing—capable of keeping the viewer hooked from start to finish. This one, however, is sorely lacking in that quality. It feels as though the series is dragged out unnecessarily, inducing both confusion and tedium in the viewer. And that is precisely what I detest: when a work has the potential to be executed flawlessly but fails in the attempt, the result is a massive disappointment.
The true story spans a period of nearly a decade; regrettably, that passage of time is not adequately conveyed on screen, ultimately rendering the narrative tedious and drawn-out. In terms of storytelling, it didn't work wonders; however, it did teach us that it is critically important to remain vigilant and to exercise caution regarding whom we place our trust in. That message came through loud and clear. It also demonstrates how a community can come together and become a pillar of strength for those going through difficult times or grieving.
You might be interested in watching it if you have been following the news coverage of the case. However, if you are someone who typically gets excited about this type of documentary, this series falls short of the expectations one might have for it, as it fails to deliver the substance typically found in a well-produced crime or murder documentary.
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