Mikkelsen won the Best Actor award at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival for his nuanced portrayal of a man refusing to let malice hollow out his dignity.
Mads Mikkelsen delivers a career-defining performance as Lucas. Rather than playing the character with explosive rage, Mikkelsen portrays Lucas with a quiet, agonizing vulnerability. His performance earned him the Best Actor Award at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival, cementing his status as one of the world's finest actors. 3. Critical Acclaim and Legacy The Hunt 2012 Filmyzilla