Across the Waters
Across the Waters

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Across the Waters

2016
Movie
94 min
Danish

Fuglene Over Sundet is the gripping tale of the Danish Jews' escape to Sweden in October 1943.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Søren Kragh-JacobsenGenres: Drama, War, Thriller

Plot Summary

During World War II, a respected Danish doctor is forced to make increasingly difficult choices when his children become involved in the Danish Resistance movement. As the war escalates and his family is threatened, he must decide how far he is willing to go to protect them and his principles.

Critical Reception

The film received generally positive reviews, praised for its tense atmosphere, strong performances, and historical depiction of life in occupied Denmark. Critics highlighted its emotional depth and the moral complexities faced by the characters.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its gripping portrayal of moral dilemmas during wartime.

  • Lars Mikkelsen's performance as the conflicted doctor was a standout.

  • Offers a tense and engaging look at occupied Denmark.

Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the true story of a Danish doctor who aided Jews and the resistance during the Nazi occupation.

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