April 9th 2015

6.5/10


IMDB Rating : 6.5


FD Smart Rating : 6.5


Synopsis : On a fateful day after the dawn of World War II, the courageous Danish bicycle infantry staves off invading German forces as it awaits reinforcements.


Regions Available ( 2 ) :
Norway , Sweden

Directors:

Roni Ezra

Creators:

Tobias Lindholm

Languages:

Danish [Original]

Subtitles:

Danish , Norwegian , Swedish , Finnish

Genres:

Drama, History, War

Release Date:

2015

Run Time:

1h32m

Maturity Rating:

In the early morning of April 9th 1940 the Danish army is alerted. The Germans have crossed the border; Denmark is at war against Europe's strongest army. In Southern Jutland Danish bicycle- and motorcycle companies are ordered out, to against all odds, hold back the forces until the Danish reinforcements can be mobilized. In the fatal hours, we follow second lieutenant Sand (Pilou Asbæk) and his bicycle company - they will as the first Danish soldiers meet the enemy in combat on April 9th 1940.