A War (2016)

Drama Foreign War

Company commander Claus M. Pedersen (Pilou Asbæk) and his men are stationed in an Afghan province. Meanwhile back in Denmark Claus' wife Maria (Tuva Novotny) is trying to hold everyday life together with a husband at war and three children missing their father. During a routine mission, the soldiers are caught in heavy crossfire and in order to save his men, Claus makes a decision that has grave consequences for him - and his family... Full synopsis »

Why does every movie about the war in Afghanistan make you feel like you’ve already seen it before? Save for a few exceptions, this long-running war has resulted in plenty of dramatic adaptations but few that really stand out from the pack, and the Oscar-nominated Danish drama A War is no different. Hell, even its title is as generic as they come. Full movie review »

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