Mother at War (2020)
Original title: Erna i krig
Mother at War is a 2020 Danish-language drama movie directed by Henrik Ruben Genz, with a running time of 1h 40m. It stars Trine Dyrholm, Ulrich Thomsen and Anders W. Berthelsen.
1918. World War I rages in Europe while Erna Jensen tends to her ordinary life at home in Bramstrup, with her simple-minded son, Kalle. One day the village constable comes to enlist Kalle for military service for the German Empire, of which Southern Jutland is a part. If Erna is to save Kalle from certain death, she must follow him through thick and thin. Upon a chance meeting with a deserting solder she trades identities. Now disguised as Private Julius Rasmussen, Erna heads for the front. In her encounters with the other soldiers and in the presence of the war, unknown sides of Erna are awoken. This is the story of a woman who won’t let a war prevent her from fighting for what she loves.
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What is Mother at War about?
1918. World War I rages in Europe while Erna Jensen tends to her ordinary life at home in Bramstrup, with her simple-minded son, Kalle. One day the village constable comes to enlist Kalle for military service for the German Empire, of which Southern Jutland is a part. If Erna is to save Kalle from certain death, she must follow him through thick and thin. Upon a chance meeting with a deserting solder she trades identities. Now disguised as Private Julius Rasmussen, Erna heads for the front. In her encounters with the other soldiers and in the presence of the war, unknown sides of Erna are awoken. This is the story of a woman who won’t let a war prevent her from fighting for what she loves.
When was Mother at War released?
Mother at War was released on 29 October 2020.
How long is Mother at War?
Mother at War runs 1h 40m.
Who made Mother at War?
Mother at War was directed by Henrik Ruben Genz.
Where can I watch Mother at War?
Mother at War is available on Viaplay Amazon Channel and Amazon Video.
Where to watch Mother at War
Stream: Viaplay Amazon Channel
Rent: Amazon Video
Buy: Amazon Video
Cast
- Trine Dyrholm as Erna Jensen
- Ulrich Thomsen as Feldwebel Meier
- Anders W. Berthelsen as Anton Seiersen
- Elias Munk as Julius Rasmussen
- Ari Alexander as Max Petersen
- Sylvester Byder as Kalle Jensen
- Emil Aron Dorph as Mathias Hansen
- Mads Landelund as Christian Poulsen
- Aksel Ojari as Fritz Müller
- Patrick Descamps as French Camp Commander
- Jørn Holstein as Train Conductor
- Hugo Henry as German Interpreter