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A War (2015)

Directed by Tobias Lindholm

War | Drama

Most recently watched by Kyrandia

Overview

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.

Rated R | Length 115 minutes

Actors

Pilou Asbæk | Tuva Novotny | Søren Malling | Charlotte Munck | Dar Salim | Dulfi Al-Jabouri | Alex Høgh Andersen | Jakob Frølund | Phillip Sem Dambæk | Petrine Agger | Martin Tamm Andersen | Christian 'Krolle' Pedersen | Andre Fog Sorensen

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Viewing Notes

A pretty tense, sobering look at the costs of the war in Afghanistan from multiple sides and aspects, but through the story of one particular commanding officer in the Danish military. Very well done.

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