Brothers (2004)
Brødre (original title)Reference View | Change View
- R
- 1h 57min
- Drama, War
- 27 Aug 2004 (Denmark)
- Movie
Two brothers must negotiate changing roles and shifting family dynamics when one is sent to war in Afghanistan.
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Awards:
- 13 wins & 21 nominations.
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Cast
| Connie Nielsen | ... |
Sarah
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| Ulrich Thomsen | ... |
Michael
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| Nikolaj Lie Kaas | ... |
Jannik
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Sarah Juel Werner | ... |
Natalia
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Rebecca Løgstrup | ... |
Camilla
(as Rebecca Løgstrup Soltau)
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Bent Mejding | ... |
Henning
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| Solbjørg Højfeldt | ... |
Else
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Niels Olsen | ... |
Allentoft
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| Paw Henriksen | ... |
Niels Peter
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Lars Hjortshøj | ... |
Preben 2
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Lars Ranthe | ... |
Preben 1
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André Babikian | ... |
Nadeem
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| Lene Maria Christensen | ... |
J. Solvej
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| Laura Bro | ... |
Ditte
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Henrik Koefoed | ... |
Bartender
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Tom Mannion | ... |
Miles
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Kae Bahar | ... |
Makmuhd
(as Karzan Sherabayani)
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| Waleed Elgadi | ... |
Samial-Tariq, Afghanistan
(as William El-Gardi)
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Alex Caan | ... |
Farid, Afghanistan
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Sam Vincenti | ... |
Wisam, Afghanistan
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Joseph Karimbeik | ... |
Hossein, Afghanistan
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Hassani Shapi | ... |
Hassan Afghanistan
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Bjarne Antonisen | ... |
Fåborg
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| Morten Kirkskov | ... |
Officer 1
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| Claus Flygare | ... |
Officer 2
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Niels Lund Boesen | ... |
Fængselsbetjent 1
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Morten Hebsgaard | ... |
Fængselsbetjent 2
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| Michael Asmussen | ... |
Politibetjent 1
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| Rasmus Botoft | ... |
Politibetjent 2
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| Alexis Rodney | ... |
US-soldat 1
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| Philip Bulcock | ... |
US-soldat 1
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| Thomas Magnussen | ... |
Radartekniker
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Scott Farrell | ... |
Engelsk militærlæge
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Tobias Theodor Caspersen | ... |
Gustav
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Thorbjørn Hein | ... |
Royal Guard Officer in church (uncredited)
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| Maj-Britt Mathiesen | ... |
Sygeplejerske (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Susanne Bier | ||
Written by
| Susanne Bier | ... | (story) |
| Anders Thomas Jensen | ... | (story) |
Produced by
| Anna Anthony | ... | co-producer |
| Karen Bentzon | ... | line producer |
| Gillian Berrie | ... | co-producer |
| Malte Forssell | ... | co-producer |
| Peter Garde | ... | executive producer |
| Peter Aalbæk Jensen | ... | producer |
| Sisse Graum Jørgensen | ... | producer (as Sisse Graum Olsen) |
| Per Nielsen | ... | consulting producer |
| Sofie Saxild | ... | assistant producer |
| Aagot Skjeldal | ... | co-producer |
| Jaume Vilalta | ... | producer: Spain |
Music by
| Johan Söderqvist | ||
Cinematography by
| Morten Søborg | ||
Editing by
| Pernille Bech Christensen | ||
| Adam Nielsen | ||
Editorial Department
| Anne Katrine Andersen | ... | post-production producer |
| Torben Ager Andersen | ... | assistant editor (as Torben Andersen) |
| Thomas Caspersen | ... | telecine operator |
| Carsten Dyhr | ... | assistant editor |
| Mette Høst Hansen | ... | post-production coordinator |
| Peter Harry | ... | assistant to editor |
| Julie Klitgaard | ... | post-production coordinator |
| Jacob Thuesen | ... | trailer editor |
| Mette Walter | ... | post-production assistant |
Casting By
| Des Hamilton | ||
| Lene Seested | ||
| Jette Termann | ||
Production Design by
| Viggo Bentzon | ||
Set Decoration by
| Lene Ejlersen | ||
Costume Design by
| Signe Sejlund | ||
Makeup Department
| Morten Jacobsen | ... | special makeup effects artist |
| Charlotte Laustsen | ... | makeup artist |
| Anne Cathrine Sauerberg | ... | key makeup artist (as Anne-Cathrine Sauerberg) |
Production Management
| William Knuttel | ... | production manager |
| Ingrid Kofoed | ... | production manager |
| Pia Nielsen | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Henrik Henziger | ... | second assistant director: Spain |
| Joakim Höglund | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Ivar Baungaard | ... | prop master |
| Tone Bonnén | ... | prop master |
| Fernando Contreras | ... | construction coordinator: Spain |
| Lars Fog-Møller | ... | chief props |
| Henrik Hjørnholm | ... | props assistant |
| Veronica Hodges | ... | prop master |
| Magnus Kasting | ... | props assistant |
| Niels Mølgaard | ... | props assistant |
| Søren Skjær | ... | assistant production designer: Spain |
Sound Department
| Kristian Eidnes Andersen | ... | sound editor |
| Per Dybdahl | ... | sound assistant |
| Anne Jensen | ... | sound designer |
| Kasper Munck-Hansen | ... | assistant sound designer |
| Julien Naudin | ... | foley artist |
| John Nielsen | ... | boom operator |
| Eddie Simonsen | ... | B-sound designer |
| Per Streit | ... | sound designer / sound |
| Mark Kenna | ... | consultant: Dolby film sound (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Reyes Abades | ... | special effects coordinator |
Visual Effects by
| Søren Buus | ... | lead 3D animator |
| Peter Hjorth | ... | visual effects supervisor |
| Dan Konzior | ... | color grader |
| Rasmus Lange | ... | visual effects designer |
| Justin Legg | ... | online and effects |
| Nanna Mailand-Mercado | ... | visual effects producer |
| Tine Nikali | ... | particles & volumetrics animator |
| Mads Nybo Jørgensen | ... | online and effects |
| Richard Pilmore | ... | filter settings |
| Søren Tomas | ... | visual effects producer |
Stunts
| Hans-Peter Ludvigsen | ... | stunt coordinator (as Hans Peter Ludvigsen) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Erik Aavatsmark | ... | still photographer |
| Stine Hein | ... | lighting technician |
| Mikael Kort Kristensen | ... | grip |
| Morten Nybø | ... | lighting technician (as Morten Nyboe) |
| Michael Rosenløv Jensen | ... | first assistant camera |
| Otto Stenov | ... | light design |
| Peter Daniel Zeuthen | ... | clapper loader |
Casting Department
| Paco Cañizares | ... | casting: Spain |
| Kahleen Crawford | ... | additional casting: UK |
| Des Hamilton | ... | additional casting: UK |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Anne-Dorthe Eskildsen | ... | costume design assistant |
| Maj-Britt Velling | ... | costume design assistant |
Location Management
| Fernando Alonso | ... | location manager: Spain |
| Carsten Sparwath | ... | location scout |
Music Department
| Mikkel Maltha | ... | music coordinator |
| Joakim Milder | ... | orchestrator |
| Eddie Simonsen | ... | music mixer |
| Paul Talkington | ... | musical director |
Script and Continuity Department
| Mikael Colville-Andersen | ... | script translator |
| Linda Daae | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| Samanou Acheche Sahlstrøm | ... | production assistant (as Samanou Acheche) |
| Beth Allan | ... | production assistant |
| Anders Barlebo | ... | production coordinator |
| Carrie Comerford | ... | production executive |
| Lars Dela | ... | technical consultant |
| Anna Duffield | ... | assistant to producer: UK |
| Thomas Engedal Sørensen | ... | production assistant |
| Vanessa Fröchen | ... | press attache: France |
| Christina Gurewitsch | ... | personal assistant: Connie Nielsen |
| Jarl Axel Hansen | ... | production assistant |
| Vanessa Jerrom | ... | press attache: France |
| Fereshta Kazemi | ... | voice |
| Ann Køj | ... | accountant: Denmark |
| Jacob-Ole Remming | ... | runner |
| Morten Rosenmeier | ... | runner |
| Sanni Sylvester | ... | production coordinator |
| Astrid Søndberg | ... | production assistant |
| Malina Terkelsen | ... | production assistant |
| Keld Thaarup | ... | voice coach |
| Isabel Tulloch | ... | accountant: UK |
| Michael Tøt | ... | production assistant |
| Tomás Urbán | ... | weapons master: Spain |
| Ann Vognsen | ... | accountant: Denmark (as Anse Vognsen) |
| Claire Vorger | ... | press attache: France (redux version) |
| Sarah Wells | ... | accountant: UK |
| Paul Wilson | ... | title graphic design |
Production Companies
- Two Brothers Ltd.
- Fjellape Film AS (co-production)
- Memfis Film (co-production)
- Sigma Films (co-production)
- Zentropa Entertainments
Distributors
- A-Film Distribution (2005) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Focus Features (2005) (United States) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- IFC Films (2005) (United States) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Look Now! (2005) (Switzerland) (theatrical)
- Rosebud (2005) (World-wide) (theatrical)
- Rosebud (2006) (Greece) (theatrical)
- Teodora Film (2005) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Équation (2006) (France) (theatrical)
- 791 Cine (2007) (Argentina)
- A-Film Home Entertainment (2006) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- A-Film Home Entertainment (2008) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Alive Vertrieb und Marketing (2006) (Germany) (DVD) (release through)
- Divisa Home Video (2013) (Spain) (DVD)
- Gativideo (2007) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Gativideo (2007) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Mandala Films (2005) (Mexico)
- Nordisk Film Biografdistribution (World-wide)
- Pelicanfilms (2006) (Switzerland) (DVD)
- SF Media (2006) (Germany) (DVD)
- Soda Pictures (2004) (United Kingdom)
- Vivarto (2006) (Poland)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (2010) (Finland) (tv)
Special Effects
- 3D Connection (match moving)
- Gearless Visuelle Effekter (visual effects)
- Reyes Abades Efectos Especiales
Other Companies
- Angel Recording Studios (sound recording studio)
- Klippegangen ApS (post-production services)
- Mac Million Ltd. (post-production facilities)
- Mainstream (sound studio)
- Rekorder (video to film transfer)
- Sundance Film Festival (festival)
- Toronto International Film Festival (festival)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Michael has everything under control: a successful military career, a beautiful wife and two daughters. His younger brother Jannik is a drifter, living on the edge of the law. When Michael is sent to Afghanistan on a UN mission the balance between the two brothers changes forever. Michael is missing in action - presumed dead - and Sarah is comforted by Jannik, who against all odds shows himself capable of taking responsibility for both himself and the family. It soon becomes clear that their feelings have developed beyond mutual sympathy. When Michael comes home, traumatized by being held prisoner in the mountains of Afghanistan, nothing is the same... Written by Anonymous |
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| Taglines | From the Director of 'Open Hearts' See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Along with King's Game (2004), this was the most successful and best reviewed Danish film of the year in its native country. However, neither of these two films was submitted by Denmark to the Oscars in the Foreign Language Film category. The Danish jury decided to send a documentary film, The Five Obstructions (2003), which had only been attended by 12,532 people in Danish theaters. This story made headlines, and Danish film producers officially stated that they would force the jury to pick Brothers (2004) or "Kongekabale" instead. The jury, however, did not change their minds, and "De fem benspænd" was sent to the Oscars. It was not among the eventual nominees. "Brødre" later won several awards across the world, including at the Sundance Film Festival, and opened to stellar reviews in the US. The jury later admitted that they possibly chose the wrong film to send to the Oscars that year. See more » |
| Goofs | During the argument in the girls' room before the funeral, the time on the alarm clock in the background jumps ahead by several minutes between shots. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Skurke, Dialekter og Forbudt kærlighed (2022). See more » |
| Quotes |
Michael:
I will always love you. That is the only truth that remains. Life is neither right nor wrong, good or bad. But I love you. That's all I know. See more » |