Flame and Citron

[Kinney]

Has anybody seen this one yet? Here's the synopsis posted on Rotten Tomatoes:

"In this thriller set in World War II-era Copenhagen, two men put everything on the line in their fight against the Germany's WWII-era leaderships."

The film, directed by Ole Christian Madsen, stars Mads Mikkelsen, probably best known as the villian Le Chiffre in Casino Royale. I have it on my Netflix Instant Streaming queue, but haven't had the time to watch it.

Here's a trailer.

P.S. the film is in Danish, so don't rent if subtitles aren't your thing.

 

[BellyTank]

This film has been mentioned here a few times in the last couple of years.

I was living in Copenhagen when this film was being made- I love Danish film.
I'm not Danish but I can understand the language.
I'll reserve my opinion but here's a review:

http://www.cinematical.com/2008/08/31/telluride-review-flame-and-citron/

There is something very special about Danish films and it might be due to the language, which is fantastic. A small country with a big film culture.

I hope you enjoy it.


B
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[Dixon Cannon]

Rented it a few months ago. Very well done! It's a story I did not know prior to seeing this film. I recommend it!

-dixon cannon

 

[Spitfire]

As a dane I can only recommend it - but personally I liked the Norwegian "Max Manus" a whole lot better.

Both films are very well made and tells about the resistance during the Germany's WWII-era leadership occupation, but where Flame and Citron has a plot of "who decides what" and "who did what and why" and "who can we trust" - and almost no solution or answere to the many questions it rises -Max Manus tells its story of the sacrifices made by single persons much more direct.
Guesse it's a matter of taste.
What the h... see them both!!!:eusa_clap

Max manus trailer here: http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=47073

 

[Kinney]

Somewhere deep in my sub-conscience I remember hearing about Max Manus. It looks good! Reminds me of a more action-packed The Wind That Shakes The Barley.

Still have not seen Flame and Citron - will post my thoughts on it when I do.