The Hunt, When There’s no Presumption of Innocence

The Hunt is a Danish drama that chronicles the journey of a man accused of abusing a young girl. It’s a reminder of how humans can be the most terrible monsters when a community turns away from what’s equanimous to satisfy the most primal instincts. The film takes a risky approach: it tells a story of sexual abuse in which the victim isn’t what the viewer expects. The movie can be rather disturbing. Thus, it may not be easy for the viewer to narrow down the emotional impact of a girl in such a vulnerable situation. In fact, it opts…