Mother at War
"The world is at war but one woman is fighting her own"
Originally released in 2020. Mother at War is a drama/war film. directed by Henrik Ruben Genz.
Starring Trine Dyrholm, Ulrich Thomsen, and Anders W. Berthelsen
Synopsis
1918. World War I rages in Europe while Erna Jensen tends to her ordinary life at home in Bramstrup, with her simple-minded son, Kalle. One day the village constable comes to enlist Kalle for military service for the German Empire – of which Southern Jutland is a part. If Erna is to save Kalle from certain death, she must follow him through thick and thin. Upon a chance meeting with a deserting solder she trades identities. Now disguised as Private Julius Rasmussen, Erna heads for the front. In her encounters with the other soldiers and in the presence of the war, unknown sides of Erna are awoken. This is the story of a woman who won’t let a war prevent her from fighting for what she loves.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 29, 2020
5 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
7.7/10
Great (44 votes)
Language
DA
Original language
Country
Belgium
+ 2 more
Director
Top Cast
Trine Dyrholm
as Erna Jensen
Ulrich Thomsen
as Feldwebel Meier
Anders W. Berthelsen
as Anton Seiersen
Elias Munk
as Julius Rasmussen
Ari Alexander
as Max Petersen
Sylvester Byder
as Kalle Jensen
Emil Aron Dorph
as Mathias Hansen
Mads Landelund
as Christian Poulsen
Aksel Ojari
as Fritz Müller
Patrick Descamps
as French Camp Commander
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DA
Production Companies
- Nimbus Film
- Nafta
- Entre Chien et Loup
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mother at War about?
1918. World War I rages in Europe while Erna Jensen tends to her ordinary life at home in Bramstrup, with her simple-minded son, Kalle. One day the village constable comes to enlist Kalle for milit...
Who directed Mother at War?
Mother at War was directed by Henrik Ruben Genz.
How long is Mother at War?
Mother at War has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Mother at War released?
Mother at War was released on October 29, 2020 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mother at War?
The main cast of Mother at War includes Trine Dyrholm, Ulrich Thomsen, Anders W. Berthelsen, Elias Munk, Ari Alexander.