War, A (Krigen)

In A War, company commander Claus M. Pedersen (Asbaek) and his men are stationed in an Afghan province. Meanwhile back in Denmark, Claus' wife Maria (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, which leads him to face charges of killing local Afghanistan civilians. Using Danish soldiers and Taliban warriors, relatives, and refugees, the movie presents one of the most realistic looks at the unintended effects of combat on and off the battlefield. (Gary Reber)