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A War (2015)

Original title: Krigen

R · 2015-09-10 · 1h 55m · DA
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Duty goes beyond the battlefield.

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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Tobias LindholmDirector
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Pilou AsbækPilou AsbækClaus Michael PedersenTuva NovotnyTuva NovotnyMaria PedersenSøren MallingSøren MallingMartin R. OlsenCharlotte MunckCharlotte MunckLisbeth DanningDar SalimDar SalimNajib BismaDulfi Al-JabouriDulfi Al-JabouriLutfi HassanAlex Høgh AndersenAlex Høgh AndersenAndersJakob FrølundJakob FrølundTerkel SandPhillip Sem DambækPhillip Sem DambækBrian BraskPetrine AggerPetrine AggerUllaMartin Tamm AndersenMartin Tamm AndersenMichael ChidekelChristian 'Krølle' PedersenChristian 'Krølle' PedersenKenneth 'Slagter' Jensen

Keywords

FamilyAfghanistanArmy

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · WarTheme affinityFamily · Afghanistan · ArmyDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityWar · FamilyDirector preference169444Actor preference78240 · 414327 · 60384

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What is A War about?

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.

How long is A War?

A War has a runtime of 115 minutes.

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