A War | reviewed by: William O'Donnell | January 21, 2022
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The burden of humanity, tested at all turns during and after war. Death created to save lives. Contradictions eating at the characters.
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| synopsis | 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. |
| lead 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 |
| director | Tobias Lindholm |