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27 August 2004 (Denmark) morePlot:
Two brothers must negotiate changing roles and shifting family dynamics when one is sent to war in Afghanistan. full summary | add synopsisPlot Keywords:
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13 wins & 20 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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Parallel stories, synchronized storytelling more (34 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Connie Nielsen | ... | Sarah | |
| Ulrich Thomsen | ... | Michael | |
| Nikolaj Lie Kaas | ... | Jannik | |
| Sarah Juel Werner | ... | Natalia | |
| Rebecca Løgstrup | ... | Camilla (as Rebecca Løgstrup Soltau) | |
| Bent Mejding | ... | Henning | |
| Solbjørg Højfeldt | ... | Else | |
| Niels Olsen | ... | Allentoft | |
| Paw Henriksen | ... | Niels Peter | |
| Lars Hjortshøj | ... | Preben 2 | |
| Lars Ranthe | ... | Preben 1 | |
| André Babikian | ... | Nadeem | |
| Lene Maria Christensen | ... | J. Solvej | |
| Laura Bro | ... | Ditte | |
| Henrik Koefoed | ... | Bartender |
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Rated R for violence, language and brief nudity.Parents Guide:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Iceland:16 | Belgium:KT | Australia:MA | Brazil:16 | France:U | Switzerland:14 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:14 (canton of Vaud) | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:14A (Ontario) | Argentina:16 | South Korea:15 | New Zealand:R16 | Argentina:13 | Netherlands:12 | Singapore:NC-16 | Sweden:15 | UK:15 | USA:RFun Stuff
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Sitting in the first two rows in the church, all but actor Niels Olsen, who plays Colonel Allentoft, are real army officers in their own uniforms. moreGoofs:
Continuity: When Michael is saying goodbye to the girls, the time on the clock jumps backwards between shots. moreQuotes:
Michael: I will always love you. That is the only truth that remains. Life is neither right nor wrong, good or bad. But I love you. That's all I know. moreFAQ
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It's rare to find a movie with a meaningful, political context that is also good drama. Brødre / Brothers has two interwoven story lines: one about the relationship between two brothers, the other about the difference between comfortable Western civilizations sending out soldiers to various missions and the actual war zones. These stories mirror each other and both brothers change roles during the movie: One starts in prison, the other ends up there; one is a family man; the other takes over this role after his brother's death. There is a nice ending, but I find that the only element not fitting the overall structure.
I like this also because it is well edited. Synchronization of images is used to tell the story of Michael in Afghanistan and Sarah in Denmark. Frequently a shot of Afghanistan is shown and directly followed by the same shot in Denmark: looking at a road, from a bus or car, etc.
Initially rhythm is established through a central 'Afghan' theme song. Once the characters are established in our minds, the acting takes over. I'm still wondering why Danish actors (and Scandinavian actors in general) are so good in what they do: Is that a compulsory subject in primary school there because even the children act so unbelievably natural.
The ethical dilemmas facing soldiers are well presented. Michael first has to demonstrate how a launcher works, knowing it will be used against his own people. Then comes the ultimate decision. The traumas he faces are real and reminded me of actual, similar stories of soldiers returning from Bosnia, Afghanistan or Iraq.
Susanne Bier has come out of the Dogme-movement as one of the better directors. In a world with not that many (talented) female directors she is someone to be cherished.