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Hævnen [videorecording] = In a Better World Susanne Bier

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextLanguage: Danish, French Summary language: English Original language: Danish Subtitle language: English, French Publication details: Denmark Sweden Danmarks Radio (DR) Det Danske Filminstitut Film Fyn 2010Description: 1 videodisc (ca. 119 min.) sound, color. 4 3/4 inOther title:
  • In a Better World
Uniform titles:
  • In a Better World
LOC classification:
  • PN1997 .H348 2010
Summary: From case cover: A provocative film that explores the difficult choices between revenge and forgiveness, In a Better World follows two Danish families and the unusual and dangerous friendship that develops between them. Bullied at school, Elias is defended by Christian, a boy greatly troubled over his mother's death. So when the two become involved in an act of revenge with potentially tragic consequences, it's their parents who are left to help them come to terms with the complexity of human emotions, pain and empathy. From IMDb: 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.
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DVD - Video DVD - Video SILC Learning Support Services DH132-DVD-B: DVD Cabinet B PN1997 .H348 2010 Available 000447

Special features include:
- Deleted scenes
- Audio commentary with Director Susanne Bier & Editor Pernille Bech Christensen
- Interview with the director

From case cover:
A provocative film that explores the difficult choices between revenge and forgiveness, In a Better World follows two Danish families and the unusual and dangerous friendship that develops between them. Bullied at school, Elias is defended by Christian, a boy greatly troubled over his mother's death. So when the two become involved in an act of revenge with potentially tragic consequences, it's their parents who are left to help them come to terms with the complexity of human emotions, pain and empathy.

From IMDb:
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.

DVD video; Dolby Digital 5.1; surround; NTSC; Region 1; 16:9 widescreen.

Danish or French audio. Optional French subtitles. Optional English subtitles for the deaf or hard-of-hearing.

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