A WAR

Showings

Ped Mall -Scene 1 Sat, Feb 20, 2016 3:30 PM
Ped Mall -The Screening Room Mon, Feb 22, 2016 5:30 PM
Ped Mall -The Screening Room Tue, Feb 23, 2016 8:30 PM
Ped Mall -The Screening Room Wed, Feb 24, 2016 8:00 PM
Ped Mall -The Screening Room Thu, Feb 25, 2016 5:45 PM
Series Info
Series:For Your Consideration
Film Info
Rating:R
Runtime:115 mins
Director:Tobias Lindholm
Year Released:2015
Production Country:Denmark
Language:Danish with English subtitles

Description

Part of "For Your Consideration" -- a curated month-long series highligthing some of this year's best Oscar-nominated films. Regular admission price, or purchase a series pass to see all 11 series films--$40 for members, $65 general public.

Academy Award Nominee - Best Foreign Language Film

"5 STARS. Insanely ambitious! That Lindholm makes it work is testament to his storytelling skills and the impeccable performances of his cast (Asbaek, in particular, is mesmerizing)." -The Times (UK)

"Tremendous! Beautifully written. The sense of directorial sureness throughout can't be overstated." -Jessica Kiang, The Playlist

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 back home. The third feature from talented writer-director Tobias Lindhom ("A Hijacking").