Year: 1966
Runtime: 92 mins
Language: Danish
Director: Palle Kjærulff-Schmidt
A nuanced portrait of fifteen‑year‑old Tim as he navigates the joys, sorrows and his first stirrings of love amid the German occupation of Denmark during World II. Through school, family moments and secret encounters, the film offers an intimate glimpse of his coming‑of‑age, contrasting youthful innocence with the harsh realities of occupation.
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