| Kaninmannen | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Stig Larsson |
| Produced by | Peter Kropenin |
| Written by | Stig Larsson |
| Starring | Leif Andrée Börje Ahlstedt Stina Ekblad |
| Music by | Dror Feiler |
| Release date(s) | 28 September 1990 |
| Running time | 97 min. |
| Country | Sweden |
| Language | Swedish |
The Rabbit Man (Swedish: Kaninmannen) is a 1990 Swedish drama/psychological thriller directed by Stig Larsson, about a rapist whose father unknowingly investigates his crimes for a commercial television programme. The film sparked controversy because of its nude scenes and difficult subject, handled with an unconventional narrative style.
The title refers to a nickname given by newspapers to a real rapist Larsson read about in the 70s, who lured young girls into his apartment by telling them he was keeping rabbits there that he wanted to save from being exposed to animal testing.
Börje Ahlstedt was awarded the Guldbagge for Best Actor for his part as the rapist's father.