Frida Barkfors

CPH:DOX 2021: KILLING ESCOBAR, RAISING A SCHOOL SHOOTER, A MAN AND A CAMERA, CANNON ARM AND THE ARCADE QUEST
CPH:DOX 2021: KILLING ESCOBAR, RAISING A SCHOOL SHOOTER, A MAN AND A CAMERA, CANNON ARM AND THE ARCADE QUEST

Musanna Ahmed takes a look at four films in our first installment of coverage at Denmark’s 2021 CPH:DOX Film Festival.

PERVERT PARK: A Beautiful Depiction Of A Tragic Situation
PERVERT PARK: A Beautiful Depiction Of A Tragic Situation

In the opening minutes of Pervert Park, we are introduced to a man recounting a story of loneliness and isolation, detailing how he had trouble building and maintaining relationships and finding his place in the world. It’s one of the most relatable narratives available, and the interview quickly builds a feeling of empathy. That is until he utters the words “then I found this little girl” and we understand how easy it is to create a monster.