Once There Was a War (1966)

Cast

• Ole Busck - Tim
• Kjeld Jacobsen - Tim's father
• Astrid Villaume - Tim's mother
• Katja Miehe-Renard - Kate – Tim's sister
• Birgit Bendix Madsen - Jane – Tim's sister
• Christian Gottschalch - Tim's grandfather
• Yvonne Ingdal - Lis
• Karen Marie Løwert - Lis' mother
• Jan Heinig Hansen - Markus – Tim's friend
• Birgit Brüel - Markus' mother

Screenplay

• Klaus Rifbjerg

Themes

The Horror of War and Humanity, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery

Keywords

dreams, world war ii, coming of age, nazi occupation, life during wartime, german occupation of denmark

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Once There Was a War about?

The film is a window into the world of fifteen-year-old Tim, sharing his joys and sorrows and his first encounter with love, during the German occupation of Denmark in World War II.

Who directed Once There Was a War?

Once There Was a War was directed by Palle Kjærulff-Schmidt.

Who stars in Once There Was a War?

Once There Was a War stars Ole Busck, Kjeld Jacobsen, Astrid Villaume, Katja Miehe-Renard, Birgit Bendix Madsen, Christian Gottschalch.

How long is Once There Was a War?

Once There Was a War has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).

What genre is Once There Was a War?

Once There Was a War is a Drama, War film.

Where was Once There Was a War produced?

Once There Was a War was produced in Denmark.

What are the themes of Once There Was a War?

The themes of Once There Was a War include: The Horror of War and Humanity, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.