A War
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2015
1h 55m
R
Danish
Drama, War
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A War
Company commander Claus Michael Pedersen and his men are stationed in Helmand, Afghanistan. Meanwhile back in Denmark, with a husband at war and three children missing their father, everyday life is a struggle for Claus' wife Maria. During a routine mission, the soldiers are caught in heavy Taliban crossfire. In order to save his men, Claus makes a decision that ultimately sees him return to Denmark accused of a war crime.
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Cast
Claus Michael Pedersen
Maria Pedersen
Martin R. Olsen
Lisbeth Danning
Najib Bisma
Lutfi Hassan
Anders
Terkel Sand
Brian Brask
Ulla
Michael Chidekel
Kenneth 'Slagter' Jensen
Nikolai Jones
Directed By: Tobias Lindholm
Written By: Tobias Lindholm (Screenplay)
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yngtadpole
CONTAINS SPOILERS/10 5 months ago
Anti-war film with the standard homages to PTSD, domestic struggles, IED's, kids and ethical dilemmas so you know I'm gonna come in swinging. This movie centers around a court-case so is like a Danish "Rules of Engagement" but in Afghanistan. It is nice to see that they used actual veterans who knew More
CinemaSerf
2 days ago
Auteur Tobias Lindholm offers us quite a though-provoking look at just how soldiers had to tread on eggshells as they carried out their peacekeeping duties in Afghanistan. Pilou Asbæk is squadron commander "Pedersen" who tries to carry out their anti-Taliban strategy whilst keeping as friendly a re More
Reno
6 years ago
> A single aspect account, the other side remains mystery.
The movie that representing Denmark at the 88th American Academy Awards. To be honest, it was not as overwhelming as I anticipated or heard of it, especially after witnessing an outstanding sea piracy drama 'A Hijacking' from the same dir More
The movie that representing Denmark at the 88th American Academy Awards. To be honest, it was not as overwhelming as I anticipated or heard of it, especially after witnessing an outstanding sea piracy drama 'A Hijacking' from the same dir More
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