Into the Darkness (2020)
Karlskov is a self made, successful owner of a large electronics factory, has a wife and five children. They live the good, privileged upper-class life on Strandvejen north of Copenhagen when the Nazis occupy Denmark in April 1940. Karl struggles to continue production at the factory, but to protect his family and employees he reluctantly begins to produce for the German market. It brings him into a controversial collaboration with the occupying power and causes painful breaks in the family.
Director: Anders Refn
Genre: Drama, War, History
Runtime: 152 min
Release Date: January 9, 2020
Cast
- Jesper Christensen - Karl Skov
- Bodil Jørgensen - Eva Skov
- Mads Reuther - Aksel Skov
- Gustav Dyekjær Giese - Michael
- Sara Viktoria - Helene Skov
- Lue Støvelbæk - Knud Skov
- Sylvester Byder - Valdemar Skov
- Pernille Højmark - Annelise
- Steen Stig Lommer - Aage
- Kathrine Thorborg Johansen - Liva
Screenplay
- Flemming Quist Møller
- Anders Refn
- Sigvard Olsson (Idea)
- Anders Refn (Idea)
- Sune Elskær (Storyboard)
Music: Nikolaj Hess
Editing: Michael Åglund
Production: Space Rocket Nation
Country: Denmark
Language: Deutsch, Dansk, svenska
Original Language: da
Themes
Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness, World War II: Global Conflict, The Horror of War and Humanity
Keywords
world war ii, family conflict, danish history, besættelsen, 2 verdenskrig
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Into the Darkness about?
- Karlskov is a self made, successful owner of a large electronics factory, has a wife and five children. They live the good, privileged upper-class life on Strandvejen north of Copenhagen when the Nazis occupy Denmark in April 1940. Karl struggles to continue production at the factory, but to protect his family and employees he reluctantly begins to produce for the German market. It brings him into a controversial collaboration with the occupying power and causes painful breaks in the family.
- Who directed Into the Darkness?
- Into the Darkness was directed by Anders Refn.
- Who stars in Into the Darkness?
- Into the Darkness stars Jesper Christensen, Bodil Jørgensen, Mads Reuther, Gustav Dyekjær Giese, Sara Viktoria, Lue Støvelbæk.
- How long is Into the Darkness?
- Into the Darkness has a runtime of 2h 32m (152 minutes).
- What genre is Into the Darkness?
- Into the Darkness is a Drama, War, History film.
- Where was Into the Darkness produced?
- Into the Darkness was produced in Denmark.
- What are the themes of Into the Darkness?
- The themes of Into the Darkness include: Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness, World War II: Global Conflict, The Horror of War and Humanity.