A War
Duty goes beyond the battlefield.
Duty goes beyond the battlefield.
Drama, War
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2015
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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:
Cast:
Same Director
Details
Rated:
R
Runtime:
115 min
Release date:
10 Sep 2015
Country:
DK
Languages:
Arabic, Danish, English
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$1,113,277
Awards:
Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 5 wins & 24 nominations.
Top Critics Reviews
fresh:
The haunting and stark A War may be [Tobias Lindholm's] most striking and effective work yet
– Cary Darling,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com,
17 Mar 2016
fresh:
Writer-director Tobias Lindholm's latest is a microcosmic and finely wrought war story in which everyone has their reasons.
– Matthew Lickona,
San Diego Reader,
26 Feb 2016
fresh:
Ethically challenging and occasionally brutal, "A War" explores the dicey nature of decisions made in the heat of battle and the grim consequences that may follow.
– Tom Long,
Detroit News,
26 Feb 2016
fresh:
It's intense without becoming simplistic, and the actors stay focused as the viewpoints shift.
– John Hartl,
Seattle Times,
25 Feb 2016
fresh:
Only in the second half, after the commander is accused of a war crime and returns home to stand trial, do these two worlds merge and their respective realities clash, with sobering results.
– J. R. Jones,
Chicago Reader,
25 Feb 2016