Danish; subtitles
A
powerful and painful movie about the REAL war that soldiers have to
face when stationed in places such as Afghanistan. This movie is NOT
for the faint of heart. Moreover the cinematography, acting and
direction are first class . . . plus. This was Denmark's nomination for an
Academy Award.
A Danish Company commander Claus M. Pedersen and his men are stationed in an Afghan province. Meanwhile back in Denmark Claus' wife
is frightened and trying to hold everyday life together with a husband
at war and three children missing their father. During a routine
mission, the soldiers are caught in heavy crossfire and in order to save
his men, Claus makes a decision that has grave consequences for him -
and his family back home.
Other Reviews:
A
War is a realistic drama about a Danish commander in Afghanistan, his
unit, and his family back home, focusing on several key decisions that
the commander must make, both in Afghanistan and back home in Denmark.
Using naturalistic lighting, unobtrusive straight cuts, and a mix of
stationary camera and hand-held, A War examines the moral complexities
of asymmetric warfare and military justice. There are no easy answers,
but there are spectacular natural performances from all of its cast. The
sum total of these parts is an engrossing and seamless minimalistic
movie, and another success from Tobias Lindholm. The Oscar nomination for A War is well-merited.
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