A War (2015) Blu-ray

Company commander Claus Michael Pedersen (Pilou Asbæk - Lucy, A Hijacking) and his men are stationed in an Afghan province. Meanwhile, back in Denmark, Claus’ wife Maria (Tuva Novotny - TV Series Spiral) 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 fateful decision that leads to a tragedy that could seriously affect his military career and family life.

Nominated in the 'Best Foreign Language Film' category at the 2016 Academy Awards, A WAR is a gripping and poignant film about the atrocities of modern warfare from the acclaimed director of A Hijacking.

"Asbæk … is mesmerising" - Kevin Maher, The Times
"Incredible...unrelentingly thrilling" - Stefan Pape, HeyUGuys
"A compelling, tense and potent drama" - Joe Walsh, Film3Sixty
"Thoughtful and involving" - Trevor Johnston, Little White Lies
"Gripping, intelligent and utterly compelling" - Jason Palmer, Entertainment Focus
"A gripping and thought-provoking affair" - Mark Kermode, The Guardian