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Nefarious [18] | Stream Award-Winning, Critically-Acclaimed British Film
Shot in 2005, Nefarious is the previously unreleased directorial feature debut of Michael O’Bernicia, set in London, Amsterdam and the Teesdale Valley and starring Danish legend, Kim Bodnia, in his first English language role, alongside an outstanding ensemble cast.
After twenty years of marriage, Europe’s #1 quality coke importer, Michael Elkiar (Kim Bodnia), is having marriage problems. When his eighteen year old son, Marcus, leaves for university, his wife Tonia (Alwien Tulner) questions whether to stay in the relationship.
Struggling with a mid-life crisis, Elkiar’s feeling of worthlessness are magnified by a burgeoning social drug habit. When faced with losing everything he cherishes, he reluctantly agrees to retire from ‘the business’ to save his marriage. But getting out of the business is easier said than done, especially when you’re the boss.
Dope-dealing outlaws, Lez & Billy (Conor Woodman & Spek), are the endearingly vulnerable, lovable rogues who embark on a psychedelic adventure that sees their lives spiral dangerously out of control, as they are consumed by the dog-eat-dog world of international cocaine smuggling.
Nefarious has a fast-moving, exciting climax, imbued with dramatic irony and the inevitability of consequence, the shades of grey between good and evil are positively enlightened by the transcendental nature of true friendship and romantic tragedy.
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MJK (verified owner) –
I first saw a ‘rough cut’ of this film back in 2009. At the time, it occurred to me that it was an excellent thriller of its time, with hints of The Italian Job and Lock, Stock and Two Smoking barrels. It stands independently as a British Gangster movie, of exceptional quality with a deep philosophical undercurrent. If you like British gangster films with a retro feel, you will love it. 5 stars.
AC (verified owner) –
Dark, Intense, and Totally Addictive – Kim Bodnia is a Beast in Nefarious
This fim had me hooked from the first minute. Nefarious is seriously gritty — the kind of film that grabs you by the throat and doesn’t let go. It’s all about the brutal realities of the drug world, and it doesn’t hold back.
Kim Bodnia absolutely crushes it. You believe every look, every line — he’s not just acting, he is the character. There’s this constant tension around him, like he could explode or break down at any moment. Pure gold.
The whole thing feels real — no sugar-coating, no fake Hollywood gloss. Just rawness. The writing’s sharp, the pacing keeps you on edge, and the whole vibe is heavy in the best way.
If you like crime films that don’t flinch, Nefarious is right up there. One of the best things I’ve watched this year.
Highly recommend.
Muzzle-Art-Manatee (verified owner) –
Great watch !
Pro Film Critic (verified owner) –
Written and directed by Michael O’Bernicia (Roadkill, The Good Cop), ‘Nefarious’ is a road movie/thriller feature that stars Kim Bodnia alongside newcomers, Conor Woodman, Spek, Sharon Percy and others. The film was actually shot in 2005 and has been remastered to HD for its long-awaited release in 2024/25.
A fast-moving, funny yet ultimately tragic European road movie about two hedonistic outlaws and their quest to open up a coffeeshop in Amsterdam, ‘Nefarious’ is a whole lot of fun. Michael O’Bernicia knows how to infuse a sense of demented fun into this tale as he sets about to create a compelling story that enthralls as well as entertains… Danish legend Kim Bodnia is a towering persona here and the newcomers Conor Woodman, Spek, Sharon Percy and Guy Porritt are also great in their own right. The cast does a good job with what they are given and they manage to elevate the script by infusing their characters with as much earnestness as possible.
Visually speaking, the film is a treat to us all. The cinematography is crisp and the grainy footage from 2005 actually helps the story develop better, giving it a retro feel and a distinctly unique look. The cinematographer has done a fantastic job ensuring that the tense moments look and feel as real as possible and those tense, unnerving moments of interaction between characters look as energised and unpredictable as possible. Also, from costumes to set design, the production looks highly polished in all its aspects. With a seemingly low budget, it is fascinating to see how the production team managed to make the film look so incredibly good.
Full of twists and turns, ‘Nefarious’ manages to soar due to Michael O’Bernicia’s script and direction. Thrillers are always hard to pull off from a thematic and emotional standpoint but the film here manages to do it regardless. Although it doesn’t break the genre mould in sense of originality and complexity, ‘Nefarious’ is good enough to stand on its own two feet. Well shot and well acted, the film is director Michael O’Bernicia’s first and provides him with some serious cred on his resume for his next project. We hope to see much more of O’Bernicia in the future and pray that he gets his hands on a major Hollywood production a lot sooner than later.
CW (verified owner) –
The best film I have seen in years! I found it gripped me from the outset. If you ever wanted to take a glimpse into the lives of those shadowy figures who lurk in the dark underbelly of society, this is the film for you.
The characters portrayed were chillingly realistic, and I couldn’t help but feel touched by the raw emotions captured. The casting was excellent, in particular Kim Bodnia’s portrayal of Michael Elkiar as he tried to wrestle with the conflict between his “business” and its effects on his family life, was outstanding.