9. April is a Danish drama-war movie released in Danish cinemas on 12 March 2015.
The film is directed by Roni Ezra, with Tobias Lindholm writing the screenplay. The film's total budget is 22 million kr. and is supported by the Danish Film Institute, TV 2 and Haderslev Municipality.
The film is based on the 9 April 1940, while following a group of Danish bicycle infantry sent as vanguard to slow down the German advance until reinforcements can arrive.Synopsis
During the night of 9 April 1940, the Danish army is alerted that the Germans have crossed the border, Denmark is now at war with Europe's strongest army. In South Jutland a Danish bicycle infantry company and a motorcycle platoon is ordered to hold off the German advance until reinforcements can arrive. In the fateful morning hours we follow Second Lieutenant Sand (Pilou Asbæk) and his platoon of soldiers. They will be the first Danish soldiers to meet the enemy in battle.
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