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6.7 / 10(117 votes)IMDb20151h 33mDenmark

April 9th

9. april

Synopsis

In the early morning of April 9, 1940, the Danish army is alerted: the Germans have crossed the border.

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Haderslev

Festival / Special Debut

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

August 18, 2016

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Roni Ezra
Screenplay & Story
Tobias Lindholm
Original Score
Jonas Struck
Original Title
9. april
Country of Origin
Denmark
Spoken Languages
German, Danish
Runtime
1h 33m
Production Studios
Det Danske Filminstitut, TV 2, Nordisk Film Denmark

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Roni Ezra

Screenplay & Story

Tobias Lindholm

Original Score & Music

Jonas Struck

Director of Photography

Philippe Kress

Film Editing

Peter Brandt

Producers

Rene Ezra, Tomas Radoor

Department Leadership Roster

Roni Ezra

Roni Ezra

Director

Tobias Lindholm

Tobias Lindholm

Writer

Rene Ezra

Producer

Tomas Radoor

Producer

Philippe Kress

Philippe Kress

Director of Photography

Peter Brandt

Peter Brandt

Editor

Thomas Greve

Thomas Greve

Production Design

Anne-Dorthe Eskildsen

Anne-Dorthe Eskildsen

Costume Design

Thomas Øhlenschlæger

Visual Effects Supervisor

Jonas Struck

Jonas Struck

Original Music Composer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

United Kingdom (BBFC)12

Suitable only for 12 years and over.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for April 9th.

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Frequently Asked Questions About April 9th

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is April 9th about?

In the early morning of April 9, 1940, the Danish army is alerted: the Germans have crossed the border.

Who directed April 9th?

April 9th was directed by Roni Ezra.

Who stars in April 9th?

The principal cast of April 9th includes Pilou Asbæk, Lars Mikkelsen, Gustav Dyekjær Giese, Martin Greis-Rosenthal, Joachim Fjelstrup.

When was April 9th released and how long is it?

April 9th was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.

Who composed the musical score for April 9th?

The original motion picture soundtrack for April 9th was composed by Jonas Struck.

What is the age rating and content advisory for April 9th?

April 9th holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).