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The Ape (2009): Cast

The Ape (2009) movie poster

The Ape is a 2009 drama thriller directed by Jesper Ganslandt, starring Olle Sarri as Krister, Göran Holm and Lena Carlsson. It runs 1 hour 21 minutes.

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The Ape (2009) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 21m (81 min)
Director
Jesper Ganslandt
Genres
Thriller , Drama
Original language
Swedish
Studio
Fasad
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Ape About?

The premise of The Ape without spoilers.

Jesper Ganslandt’s unsettling second feature plunges a man into a nightmarish reality after he awakens in an unfamiliar setting, only to discover the life he knew the day before has vanished. He desperately seeks answers as the world around him grows increasingly hostile and surreal, delivering a tense, disturbing descent into hell.

The Ape Themes & Keywords

· 12 tags
  • male frontal nudity
  • downward spiral
  • eastern europe
  • breakdown
  • driving teacher
  • man
  • hell
  • personality disorder
  • perspective
  • going insane
  • surrealism
  • locker room
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Cast & crew

The Ape Cast & Characters

Olle Sarri leads the cast as Krister, with Göran Holm as Kyrkokör åhörare and Lena Carlsson as Wife. Directed by Jesper Ganslandt; 12 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Jesper Ganslandt

More films directed by Jesper Ganslandt, best-rated first: Beast of Burden and Blondie.

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Details

The Ape Also Known As

11 alternative titles, including “Горилла” and “Emberszabású”.

Also known as
  • Горилла
  • Emberszabású
  • Apen
  • Маймуната
  • El simio
  • Pithikos
  • 猿
  • Le Singe
  • Der Affe
  • 에이프
  • Małpy

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FAQ

The Ape FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Ape, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Ape?

The Ape runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).

When was The Ape released?

The Ape was released on September 1, 2009.

Who directed The Ape?

The Ape was directed by Jesper Ganslandt.

More films by Jesper Ganslandt

Who is in the cast of The Ape?

The Ape stars Olle Sarri as Krister, Göran Holm as Kyrkokör åhörare and Lena Carlsson as Wife, among 12 credited actors.

Does The Ape have a post-credit scene?

No. The Ape has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Ape in?

The original language of The Ape is Swedish.

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