We Shall Overcome (2006)
A drama about a boy who's inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and challenges repressive school authority in 1969 Denmark.
Director: Niels Arden Oplev
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: March 24, 2006
Cast
- Janus Dissing Rathke - Frits Johansen
- Sarah Juel Werner - Iben
- Bent Mejding - Lindum Svendsen, Skoleinspektør
- Anders W. Berthelsen - Freddie Svale
- Jens Jørn Spottag - Peder, Frits' far
- Anne-Grethe Bjarup Riis - Stine, Frits' mor
- Gyrd Løfquist - Frits' bedstefar
- Elin Reimer - Frits' bedstemor
- Joy-Maria Frederiksen - Ibens Mutter
- Steen Stig Lommer - Lærer Olsen
Screenplay
- Steen Bille (Screenplay)
- Niels Arden Oplev (Screenplay)
Music: Jacob Groth
Cinematography: Lars Vestergaard
Editing: Søren B. Ebbe
Production: Zentropa Entertainments
Country: Denmark
Language: Dansk
Original Language: da
Themes
Battle with Depression and Hope, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Mental Health and Inner Struggle
Keywords
school friend, depression, rock 'n' roll, right and justice, music record, denmark, becoming an adult, penalty, parent child relationship, music teacher, bravery, classroom, village, country life, war on freedom
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is We Shall Overcome about?
- A drama about a boy who's inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and challenges repressive school authority in 1969 Denmark.
- Who directed We Shall Overcome?
- We Shall Overcome was directed by Niels Arden Oplev.
- Who stars in We Shall Overcome?
- We Shall Overcome stars Janus Dissing Rathke, Sarah Juel Werner, Bent Mejding, Anders W. Berthelsen, Jens Jørn Spottag, Anne-Grethe Bjarup Riis.
- How long is We Shall Overcome?
- We Shall Overcome has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is We Shall Overcome?
- We Shall Overcome is a Drama film.
- Where was We Shall Overcome produced?
- We Shall Overcome was produced in Denmark.
- What are the themes of We Shall Overcome?
- The themes of We Shall Overcome include: Battle with Depression and Hope, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Mental Health and Inner Struggle.