A War
Krigen
“Duty goes beyond the battlefield.”
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2016-06-16
Top Cast
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Pilou Asbæk
Claus Michael Pedersen
Tuva Novotny
Maria Pedersen
Søren Malling
Martin R. Olsen
Charlotte Munck
Lisbeth Danning
Dar Salim
Najib Bisma
Dulfi Al-Jabouri
Lutfi Hassan
Alex Høgh Andersen
Anders
Jakob Frølund
Terkel Sand
Phillip Sem Dambæk
Brian Brask
Petrine Agger
Ulla
Martin Tamm Andersen
Michael Chidekel
Christian 'Krølle' Pedersen
Kenneth 'Slagter' Jensen
Andre Fog Sorensen
Nikolai Jones
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 12, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 9, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tobias Lindholm
- Screenplay & Story
- Tobias Lindholm
- Original Score
- Sune Rose Wagner
- Original Title
- Krigen
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, Turkey, France
- Spoken Languages
- Danish, Persian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.1M
- Production Studios
- AZ Celtic Films, Nordisk Film Denmark, StudioCanal, DR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tobias Lindholm
Tobias Lindholm
Sune Rose Wagner
Magnus Nordenhof Jønck, Ian N. Tomkins
Adam Nielsen
Rene Ezra, Tomas Radoor
Department Leadership Roster
Tobias Lindholm
Screenplay
Sune Rose Wagner
Original Music Composer
Thomas Greve
Production Design
Louize Nissen
Costume Design
Adam Nielsen
Editor
Magnus Nordenhof Jønck
Director of Photography
Rene Ezra
Producer
Tomas Radoor
Producer
Tobias Lindholm
Director
Thomas Øhlenschlæger
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A War
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A War about?
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.
Who directed A War?
A War was directed by Tobias Lindholm.
Who stars in A War?
The principal cast of A War includes Pilou Asbæk, Tuva Novotny, Søren Malling, Charlotte Munck, Dar Salim.
When was A War released and how long is it?
A War was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
How much did A War make at the box office?
A War grossed $1.1M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for A War?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A War was composed by Sune Rose Wagner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A War?
A War holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).