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A War
A War
7.0
/10
259 Ratings

A WAR

Krigen

Directed by Tobias Lindholm
Denmark, France, 2015
Drama, War

Synopsis

Company commander Claus Pedersen and his men are stationed in Afghanistan. Back in Denmark, Claus’ wife and three kids are struggling. During a routine mission, the soldiers are caught in a crossfire. To save his men, Claus makes a decision that ultimately sees him return home accused of war crimes.

Synopsis

Company commander Claus Pedersen and his men are stationed in Afghanistan. Back in Denmark, Claus’ wife and three kids are struggling. During a routine mission, the soldiers are caught in a crossfire. To save his men, Claus makes a decision that ultimately sees him return home accused of war crimes.

Our take

Frequent Thomas Vinterberg collaborator Tobias Lindholm follows his impressive debut A Hijacking with this nuanced, nail-biting sophomore feature. Part-thriller, part-courtroom drama, this war story more remarkable and rich for its characterisation, never shying away from difficult questions.