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Director: Roni Ezra
Cast: Pilou Asbæk, Lars Mikkelsen, Gustav Dyekjær Giese, Martin Greis-Rosenthal
In the early morning of April 9, 1940, the Danish army is alerted: the Germans have crossed the border.
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Fans of historical war dramas will appreciate the taut, suspenseful tone and powerful performances in the 2015 film April 9th, directed by Roni Ezra. This film offers a gripping dramatization of Denmark's response to the German invasion, with standout performances from actors like Pilou Asbæk that capture the human experience of that pivotal moment.
April 9th is a 2015 Danish war film directed by Roni Ezra, and starring Pilou Asbæk and Lars Mikkelsen. The film depicts the German invasion of Denmark which commenced on 9 April 1940 and follows a Danish bicycle infantry company sent as a vanguard to slow down the German advance until reinforcements can arrive.
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