In a Better World
Anton (Mikael Persbrandt, 2012's THE HOBBIT), a doctor, commutes from his home in quiet Denmark to tend abused pregnant women in an African refugee camp. When his older son Elias is defended from bullying by classmate Christian, Elias is exposed to ideas of violence and vengeance from which his pacifist father has always sheltered him. The boys 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. A proponent of Dogme 95, director Susanne Bier (THINGS WE LOST IN THE FIRE) employs verite technique to evoke strong emotion, resulting in "a gripping meditation on the choices between pacificism and violence that are faced in so-called civilized society as well as extreme Third World situations." – Mike Goodridge, Screen International
An Oscar winner for Best Foreign Language Film.
A Golden Globe winner for Best Foreign Language Film.
FROM THE VAULT
Where it played at Laemmle — 8 engagements
- Santa MonicaMonica Film CenterSat, May 14 – Sat, May 21, 2011 · 1 week
- Beverly HillsLumiere Music HallFri, Apr 29 – Thu, May 19, 2011 · 3 weeks
- CameoWed, May 11 – Fri, May 13, 2011 · 3 days
- Fallbrook 7Fri, Apr 22 – Thu, May 5, 2011 · 2 weeks
- ClaremontClaremont 5Fri, Apr 22 – Thu, Apr 28, 2011 · 1 week
- Santa MonicaMonica Film CenterFri, Apr 22 – Thu, Apr 28, 2011 · 1 week
- EncinoTown Center 5Fri, Apr 8 – Thu, Apr 28, 2011 · 3 weeks
- PasadenaPlayhouse 7Fri, Apr 8 – Thu, Apr 28, 2011 · 3 weeks
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