Before It Ends
Når befrielsen kommer
“Humanity is a choice.”
Synopsis
When a folk high school is turned into an internment camp for German refugees, the headmaster couple Jakob and Lis and their children are thrust into an impossible situation. Should the family help the refugees — or stand firm in the Danish resistance against the Germans?
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UK Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-01-05
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Pilou Asbæk
Jakob
Lasse Peter Larsen
Søren
Katrine Greis-Rosenthal
Lis
Morten Hee Andersen
Birk
Peter Kurth
Heinrich
Ulrich Thomsen
Lauritz
Liv Vilde Christensen
Gisela
Ronald Kukulies
Kommandant Hertzog
Jens Jørn Spottag
Pastor Eriksen
Mette Munk Plum
Enkefru Andersen
Katrin Weisser
Frau von Wenk
Jasmin Sophia Stein
Johanne
Silas Hjelm Rump
Palle
Bertram Juhl Hansen
Bjørn
Simon Hilmoine
Åge
Hans Henrik Clemensen
Dr. Nielsen
Robin Sondermann
Tysk officer
Jytte Kvinesdal
Erna Nielsen
Release History & Theatrical Window
Shanghai International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 7, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anders Walter
- Screenplay & Story
- Anders Walter
- Original Score
- Johan Söderqvist
- Original Title
- Når befrielsen kommer
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- Danish, German
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Nordisk Film Denmark
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anders Walter
Anders Walter, Miriam Nørgaard
Johan Söderqvist
Rasmus Heise
Lars Wissing
Miriam Nørgaard, Mette Høst Hansen, Tomas Radoor, Henrik Zein
Department Leadership Roster
Anders Walter
Director
Anders Walter
Screenplay
Miriam Nørgaard
Producer
Mette Høst Hansen
Producer
Tomas Radoor
Producer
Rasmus Heise
Director of Photography
Lars Wissing
Editor
Heidi Plugge
Production Design
Johan Söderqvist
Original Music Composer
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Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Before It Ends
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What is Before It Ends about?
When a folk high school is turned into an internment camp for German refugees, the headmaster couple Jakob and Lis and their children are thrust into an impossible situation. Should the family help the refugees — or stand firm in the Danish resistance against the Germans?
Who directed Before It Ends?
Before It Ends was directed by Anders Walter.
Who stars in Before It Ends?
The principal cast of Before It Ends includes Pilou Asbæk, Lasse Peter Larsen, Katrine Greis-Rosenthal, Morten Hee Andersen, Peter Kurth.
When was Before It Ends released and how long is it?
Before It Ends was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Before It Ends?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Before It Ends was composed by Johan Söderqvist.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Before It Ends?
Before It Ends holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).