"April 9th"...Danish war movie
Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2017 8:44 pm
On the 9th April, The Germans invaded Denmark. Little, if anything, has ever said about the fighting that took place. That's probably because, after only 6 hours of an unequal struggle, the Danish government capitulated. . However, this interesting and (in my humble estimation) well made little movie creates the atmosphere of fear and bewilderment felt by the Bicycle Infantry Company, and it's small motorcycle recce unit, whose task it was to take on the German military colossus.. should their land-grabbing Teutonic neighbours decide on a lazy afternoon's incursion and Blutfest, with an armoured division or so. The tension builds nicely, and I was pleasantly surprised to find myself on the 'edge of my seat' (well, sofa) by the time the first round was fired. Just as well, as the movie was a tenner from Amazon; but worth it.
Although, in reality, the conflict on the Danish border was a sort of 'blink or you'll miss it' event; the story told here is fascinating. Pilou Asbaek, and Lars Mikkelson (both internationally highly regarded actors), head the impressive cast, and though it's a made-on-a-shoestring movie the replica (?) Twin MG 34 Panzer 1, the armoured cars, uniforms, rifles and modest Danish hardware all look convincing, and help carry the narrative along.
Lately, I've seen some great low budget independent WW2 films from Estonia, Poland, and Russia, and this little gem from Denmark is a worthy addition to my collection. Check it out..
Although, in reality, the conflict on the Danish border was a sort of 'blink or you'll miss it' event; the story told here is fascinating. Pilou Asbaek, and Lars Mikkelson (both internationally highly regarded actors), head the impressive cast, and though it's a made-on-a-shoestring movie the replica (?) Twin MG 34 Panzer 1, the armoured cars, uniforms, rifles and modest Danish hardware all look convincing, and help carry the narrative along.
Lately, I've seen some great low budget independent WW2 films from Estonia, Poland, and Russia, and this little gem from Denmark is a worthy addition to my collection. Check it out..