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A War

A War

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Status

Released

Release Date

Sep 10, 2015

Runtime

1h 55m

Genres

Drama, War

User Score

67%

Original Title

Krigen

Production Companies

AZ Celtic Films, Nordisk Film Norway

Director

Tobias Lindholm

Revenue

$1,113,277

Description

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.