Safe House
Før mørket
“Every second counts.”
Synopsis
The civil war rages in the Central African Republic, Linn (35) leads a team of aid workers who are working tirelessly to save lives in a field hospital outside a massive refugee camp. When a Muslim man, persecuted and in mortal danger, seeks refuge, Linn faces a critical decision. A growing mob and Christian militia demand his handover. As the head of security, Linn must act quickly, brutally balancing the safety of her team with the value of a single life. Based on the true events that unfolded during 15 tense hours at a Doctors Without Borders hospital in Bangui on Christmas Eve, 2013.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Göteborg Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eirik Svensson
- Screenplay & Story
- Lars Gudmestad, Harald Rosenløw-Eeg, Lindis Hurum
- Original Score
- Lisa Nordström
- Original Title
- Før mørket
- Country of Origin
- Norway, Sweden, Finland
- Spoken Languages
- French, Sango, Norwegian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Nordisk Film Norway, Fantefilm, Cinenic Film, Film i Väst, ReelMedia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eirik Svensson
Lars Gudmestad, Harald Rosenløw-Eeg, Lindis Hurum
Lisa Nordström
Karl Erik Brøndbo
Elise Solberg
Catrin Gundersen, Hugo Hagemann Føsker, Martin Sundland, Rasmus Krogh
Department Leadership Roster
Eirik Svensson
Director
Lars Gudmestad
Writer
Harald Rosenløw-Eeg
Writer
Karl Erik Brøndbo
Director of Photography
Elise Solberg
Editor
Catrin Gundersen
Producer
Hugo Hagemann Føsker
Producer
Lisa Nordström
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Safe House
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Safe House about?
The civil war rages in the Central African Republic, Linn (35) leads a team of aid workers who are working tirelessly to save lives in a field hospital outside a massive refugee camp. When a Muslim man, persecuted and in mortal danger, seeks refuge, Linn faces a critical decision. A growing mob and Christian militia demand his handover. As the head of security, Linn must act quickly, brutally balancing the safety of her team with the value of a single life. Based on the true events that unfolded during 15 tense hours at a Doctors Without Borders hospital in Bangui on Christmas Eve, 2013.
Who directed Safe House?
Safe House was directed by Eirik Svensson.
Who stars in Safe House?
The principal cast of Safe House includes Kristine Kujath Thorp, Bibi Tanga, Mattis Herman Nyquist, Alexander Karim, Tracy Gotoas.
When was Safe House released and how long is it?
Safe House was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Safe House?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Safe House was composed by Lisa Nordström.
Is Safe House based on a book or true story?
Safe House is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Lindis Hurum".