A War (2015)
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.
Director: Tobias Lindholm
Genre: Drama, War
Runtime: 115 min
Release Date: September 10, 2015
Cast
- Pilou Asbæk - Claus Michael Pedersen
- Tuva Novotny - Maria Pedersen
- Søren Malling - Martin R. Olsen
- Charlotte Munck - Lisbeth Danning
- Dar Salim - Najib Bisma
- Dulfi Al-Jabouri - Lutfi Hassan
- Alex Høgh Andersen - Anders
- Jakob Frølund - Terkel Sand
- Phillip Sem Dambæk - Brian Brask
- Petrine Agger - Ulla
Screenplay
- Tobias Lindholm (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
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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.