Cutterhead 2019
"Underground, under pressure, under Copenhagen"
Directed by Rasmus Kloster Bro, *Cutterhead* (2019) plunges viewers into a gripping thriller set amid the claustrophobic depths of Copenhagen's Metro construction.
Director: Rasmus Kloster Bro
Cast
Christine Sønderris
Rie
Krešimir Mikić
Ivo
Samson Semere
Bharan
Adrian Heili
Adrian
Salvatore Striano
Alfredo
Lilli Fernanda Kondrup
Datter
Rasmus Hammerich
Røgdykker (voice)
Anders Nylander Thomsen
Røgdykker
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cutterhead (2019) about?
A PR-coordinator visits a Copenhagen Metro tunnel site to document its operations when a catastrophic accident traps her with two construction workers in a collapsing airlock. With no escape in sight, they must navigate language barriers, escalating dangers, and their own frayed nerves to survive.
Who directed Cutterhead?
Rasmus Kloster Bro helmed the film, bringing a keen eye for tension and intimate character dynamics to this high-pressure thriller.
Who stars in Cutterhead?
The cast features Christine Sønderris as Rie, with Krešimir Mikić as Ivo and Samson Semere as Bharan, anchored by supporting turns from Adrian Heili, Salvatore Striano, and Lilli Fernanda Kondrup.
Is Cutterhead (2019) worth watching?
While IMDb has not rated it, *Cutterhead* delivers a tense, atmospheric thriller grounded in realism and human conflict. Its compact runtime and focused storytelling make it a compelling choice for fans of suspenseful, character-driven cinema.
How long is Cutterhead?
*Cutterhead* runs 84 minutes, a tight runtime that intensifies the film's relentless pacing.
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About Cutterhead (2019) — A Tunnel Thriller of Survival and Unity
Directed by Rasmus Kloster Bro, *Cutterhead* (2019) plunges viewers into a gripping thriller set amid the claustrophobic depths of Copenhagen's Metro construction. When PR-coordinator Rie visits a tunnel boring operation to document its precision engineering, disaster strikes, trapping her alongside Croatian miner Ivo and Eritrean worker Bharan in a suffocating airlock. As oxygen dwindles and tensions rise, the trio must confront survival instincts, cultural divides, and the fragile bonds between strangers in a fight for breath—and time.
Bro crafts a tense, character-driven narrative that blends industrial realism with human drama, where every moment crackles with urgency. The film's confined setting amplifies the psychological stakes, turning a routine safety briefing into a high-stakes endurance test. With its stark visuals and grounded performances, *Cutterhead* offers a visceral exploration of solidarity under pressure.
