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Hævnen, 2010

Hævnen

Danish, Swedish, English

Denmark, Sweden

Rating:7.6
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Profile of Hævnen

Hævnen can be described as emotional, sincere, and thought provoking. The plot revolves around kids in trouble, human nature, and family problems. The main genres are drama and foreign. In terms of style, Hævnen is a melodrama. In approach, it is serious and realistic. It is set, at least in part, in a small town. Hævnen is located in Denmark. It takes place in contemporary times. The movie has received attention for being a Golden Globe winner, an Oscar winner, and critically acclaimed. Note that Hævnen involves profanity and violent content.

Summary of Hævnen

Anton is a doctor who commutes between his home in an idyllic town in Denmark, and his work at an African refugee camp. In these two very different worlds, he and his family are faced with conflicts that lead them to difficult choices between revenge and forgiveness. Anton and his wife Marianne, who have two young sons, are separated and struggling with the possibility of divorce. Their older, ten-year-old son Elias is being bullied at school, until he is defended by Christian, a new boy who has just moved from London with his father, Claus. Christian's mother recently lost her battle with cancer, and Christian is greatly troubled by her death. Elias and Christian quickly form a strong bond, but when Christian involves Elias in a dangerous act of revenge with potentially tragic consequences, their friendship is tested and lives are put in danger. Ultimately, it is their parents who are left to help them come to terms with the complexity of human emotions, pain and empathy.

Details

Language: Danish, Swedish, English
Country: Denmark, Sweden
Release date: 21 January 2011
Runtime: 119 min

Cast and Crew

Mikael Persbrandt as Anton in Hævnen
Mikael Persbrandt

as Anton

Wil Johnson as Læge in Hævnen
Wil Johnson

as Læge

Eddie Kihani

as Læge

Emily Mglaya

as Sygeplejeske

Photos

Hævnen (2010)
Hævnen (2010)

Clips

Hævnen
Hævnen: Trailer
Hævnen
Hævnen: Trailer

Users Reviews

Us humanity.
"Ultimately, it is their parents who are left to help them come to terms with the complexity of human emotions, pain and empathy." Astonishing piece of art.
So good!
In A Better World deserves any prize it won, and any prize it wins in the future!
Likely to see
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