The Shadow in My Eye

A somber, harrowing plunge into a wartime tragedy, balancing childish innocence against sudden catastrophe until the devastating, deeply emotional climax lands.

Directed by

Ole Bornedal

Genres

War, Drama, History

Starring

Bertram Bisgaard Enevoldsen, Ester Birch, Ella Nilsson

Overview

On March 21st, 1945, the British Royal Air Force set out on a mission to bomb Gestapo's headquarters in Copenhagen. The raid had fatal consequences as some of the bombers accidentally targeted a school and more than 120 people were killed, 86 of whom were children.

How it feels

Bleak, melancholic, tense and earnest. Measured and demanding.

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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