Once There Was a War (1966)
Original title: Der var engang en krig
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Portrait of a boy.
The film is a window into the world of fifteen-year-old Tim, sharing his joys and sorrows and his first encounter with love, during the German occupation of Denmark in World War II.
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Ole BusckTim
Kjeld JacobsenTim's father
Astrid VillaumeTim's mother
Yvonne IngdalLis
Katja Miehe-RenardKate – Tim's sisterBirgit Bendix MadsenJane – Tim's sisterChristian GottschalchTim's grandfather
Karen Marie LøwertLis' motherJan Heinig HansenMarkus – Tim's friend
Birgit BrüelMarkus' motherGregers UssingFrank
Jørgen BeckFriendKeywords
Movie DNA
Genre affinityDrama · WarTheme affinityWorld War Ii · Coming Of Age · Nazi OccupationDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityWar · World War Ii · Life During WartimeDirector preference331236Actor preference680430 · 656522 · 679146
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Frequently asked questions about Once There Was a War
What is Once There Was a War about?
The film is a window into the world of fifteen-year-old Tim, sharing his joys and sorrows and his first encounter with love, during the German occupation of Denmark in World War II.
How long is Once There Was a War?
Once There Was a War has a runtime of 92 minutes.