Plot
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.
Written by
Tobias Lindholm
Directed by
Roni Ezra
Crew
Production Countries
Denmark
Production Companies
Det Danske Filminstitut, Nordisk Film, TV 2
Languages
Deutsch, Dansk
Awards
3 nominations
Scores
# of Votes
7,044
Average Rating
6.6 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA