Nicolas Winding Refn's directorial debut is the polar opposite of what would become his trademark style. Shot entirely on a handheld camera with natural lighting and minimal editing, it almost works as a mockumentary on the daily life of a small drug dealer in Copenhagen. The approach is gritty and realistic, and despite having seen the same exact plot in thousands of other films, it still has its own visceral energy and delightfully European charm.
Review of Pusher
