A War (2015)

Duty goes beyond the battlefield.

A War (2015) poster

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.

Director: Tobias Lindholm
Genre: Drama, War
Runtime: 115 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Sune Rose Wagner
Cinematography: Magnus Nordenhof Jønck
Editing: Adam Nielsen
Production: AZ Celtic Films, Nordisk Film Denmark, StudioCanal, DR
Country: Denmark, Turkey, France
Language: Dansk, English, فارسی
Box Office: $1M
Original Language: da

Themes

Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, The Horror of War and Humanity

Keywords

army, afghanistan, family

Trailer

A War Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Who directed A War?
A War was directed by Tobias Lindholm.
Who stars in A War?
A War stars Pilou Asbæk, Tuva Novotny, Søren Malling, Charlotte Munck, Dar Salim, Dulfi Al-Jabouri.
How long is A War?
A War has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
What genre is A War?
A War is a Drama, War film.
How much did A War gross?
A War grossed $1M worldwide.
Where was A War produced?
A War was produced in Denmark, Turkey, France.
What are the themes of A War?
The themes of A War include: Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, The Horror of War and Humanity.