Heralded as “a drama of outsize power” (Washington Post), writer/director Tobias Lindholm (R and A Hijacking) presents one of the most realistic looks at the unintended effects of combat on and off the battlefield in A WAR, arriving on Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital HD on June 7 from Magnolia Home Entertainment. Nominated for “Best Foreign Language Film” at the 2016 Academy Awards, Pilou Asbæk (Lucy and “Game of Thrones”) stars in the gripping adventure as a company commander on trial for the death of Afghanistan civilians.
Danish Company Commander Claus M. Pederson (Asbæk) is stationed in Afghanistan during the height of the war where he and his men are caught in heavy crossfire. A split second decision by Pederson to attack a fortified compound in the hopes of saving the lives of his men leads to him facing charges of killing local civilians. With an unparalleled focus on authenticity, A WAR features real-life Danish soldiers, Taliban warriors, relatives and refugees.
Special features of the Blu-ray and DVD include an interview with Lindholm, along with fascinating on the ground reactions from U.S. military members following a screening. Originally presented in Danish, the home entertainment release includes an English audio track. A WAR will be available on Blu-ray and DVD for $29.98 and $26.98, respectively.
Synopsis
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.
In 2010, Tobias Lindholm both helmed and wrote the prison drama R, which was a collaborative work with director Michael Noer. The same year, he served as episode writer on the hit series “Borgen” (2010) and in 2012 he wrote and directed A Hijacking, which received both national and international acclaim, winning a Critics’ Award (Bodil) for Best Danish Film as well as five Danish Academy Awards (Robert).
As Lindholm did with R and A Hijacking, he once again employs those who have been closest to the conflict. In A WAR he uses Danish soldiers and Taliban warriors, relatives and refugees, as he strives towards realism.
Bonus Features
Interview with Writer/Director Tobias Lindholm
Interview with Colonel Arnold Strong
Los Angeles Film Screening Reactions
Theatrical Trailer
Blu-ray Disc
Blu-ray Price: $29.98
Street Date: June 7, 2016
Running Time: 116 min
Catalog: 10960
Rating: R
DVD
DVD Price: $26.98
Street Date: June 7, 2016
Running Time: 116 min
Catalog: 10959
Rating: R
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