This Life
Hvidsten gruppen
“Some must die so others can live”
Synopsis
The true story of the Fiils: a family of innkeepers who, during Nazi-Germany's occupation of Denmark, took up arms against the German occupiers. But in the fight for freedom, some must die so that others may live.
Part of the Hvidstengruppen (samling)
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Top Cast
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Jens Jørn Spottag
Marius Fiil
Bodil Jørgensen
Gudrun Fiil
Marie Bach Hansen
Tulle Fiil
Thomas Ernst
Niels Fiil
Laura Winther Møller
Gerda Fiil
Mia Ejlerskov
Bitten Fiil
Jesper Riefensthal
Peter Sørensen
Bjarne Henriksen
Albert Carlo Iversen
Mads Wille
Ole Geisler / Axel Nielsen
Jesper Asholt
Thorup Petersen
Morten Christensen
Knud Christensen
Arne Siemsen
Søren Kristensen
Frederik Meldal Nørgaard
Andreas Stenz
Jakob Svarre Juhl
Jens Stenz
Peder Holm Johansen
Anders Steensgaard
Janus Kim Elsig
Henning Andersen
Henrik Vestergård
Johan Kjær
Niels Lund Boesen
Niels Kjær
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 22, 2012
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anne-Grethe Bjarup Riis
- Screenplay & Story
- Ib Kastrup, Jørgen Kastrup, Regner Grasten, Simon Bang
- Original Score
- Simon Ravn
- Original Title
- Hvidsten gruppen
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- Danish, English, German
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Studios
- Regner Grasten Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anne-Grethe Bjarup Riis
Ib Kastrup, Jørgen Kastrup, Regner Grasten, Simon Bang
Simon Ravn
Morten Bruus
Klaus Heinecke, Anders Refn, Jacob Thorndahl
Regner Grasten, Keld Reinicke
Department Leadership Roster
Simon Ravn
Original Music Composer
Ib Kastrup
Writer
Jørgen Kastrup
Writer
Anne-Grethe Bjarup Riis
Director
Regner Grasten
Writer
Regner Grasten
Producer
Klaus Heinecke
Editor
Anders Refn
Editor
Jacob Thorndahl
Editor
Martin Wehding
Editor
Morten Bruus
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About This Life
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What is This Life about?
The true story of the Fiils: a family of innkeepers who, during Nazi-Germany's occupation of Denmark, took up arms against the German occupiers. But in the fight for freedom, some must die so that others may live.
Who directed This Life?
This Life was directed by Anne-Grethe Bjarup Riis.
Who stars in This Life?
The principal cast of This Life includes Jens Jørn Spottag, Bodil Jørgensen, Marie Bach Hansen, Thomas Ernst, Laura Winther Møller.
When was This Life released and how long is it?
This Life was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for This Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for This Life was composed by Simon Ravn.