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Once There Was a War (1966) Plot Summary Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1966 · 92 mins · Danish
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- Directed by
- Palle Kjærulff-Schmidt
- Starring
- Tommy Kenter, Birgit Brüel, Holger Perfort, Astrid Villaume, Katja Miehe-Renard, Edith Hermansen
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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