Review
“Under sandet” received critical acclaim and has a 91% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics praised the film’s poignant and compelling story, powerful performances, and stunning cinematography. The movie’s realistic portrayal of the human toll of war and its exploration of the complexities of forgiveness have resonated with audiences worldwide, making it a popular and critically acclaimed film.Awards
“Under sandet” has won several international awards, including the Best International Film award at the 2016 Palm Springs International Film Festival and the Best Film award at the 2016 Tokyo International Film Festival. The movie was also nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 89th Academy Awards.Popularity
“Under sandet”‘s popularity is evident in its box office success and international distribution. “Land of Mine” grossed over $3.5 million worldwide and was distributed in over 50 countries. The movie’s realistic and poignant portrayal of the impact of war on young people has made it a powerful and memorable film, earning it both critical and commercial success.Directed by | Martin Zandvliet |
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Produced by | Malte Grunert Mikael Chr. Rieks |
Screenplay by | Martin Zandvliet |
Starring | Roland Møller, Mikkel Følsgaard, |
Music by | Sune Martin |
Cinematography | Camilla Hjelm Knudsen |
Edited by | Per Sandholt Molly Malene Stensgaard |
Distributed by | Nordisk Film |
Release date | 10 September 2015 (TIFF) 3 December 2015 (Denmark) |
Running time | 90 minutes |
Countries | Denmark Germany |
Languages | German Danish |
Budget | 35.5 million DKK |
Box office | $3.1 million |