Directed by:
Ole BornedalScreenplay:
Ole BornedalCinematography:
Dan LaustsenComposer:
Marco BeltramiCast:
Pilou Asbæk, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Marie Tourell Søderberg, Jakob Oftebro, Nicolas Bro, Søren Pilmark, Eva Podzimková, Esben Dalgaard, Søren Malling (more)Episodes(8)
Plots(1)
Denmark is enthused following the victories over the Prussians in the war 1848-51, and is now scheming to annex Schleswig into the Danish Kingdom. Inflamed with nationalism the leader of the Danish parliament Monrad neglects all European treaties and throws the country into war with Prussia.
At the same time the two peasant brothers Laust and Peter grow up and fall in love with the well-read and beautiful Inge. But when the war erupts Peter and Laust volunteer for the army.
Meanwhile in 2014 the young maladjusted and depressed Claudia, who lost her brother in the war in Afghanistan, is forced to work as an aide for the 100-year-old Baron near the place where Peter and Laust grew up. Claudia finds Inge's diary and through the personal story of the eccentric Baron she becomes an eyewitness to History and the extraordinary love story of Peter, Laust and Inge and how the brothers along with thousands of Danish soldiers fight some of the bloodiest battles in European history. The slaughterhouse at Dybbøl that changed Denmark forever.
(Svensk Filmindustri)
Reviews of this series by the user Necrotongue (7)
1864 (2014)
A great and intriguing miniseries, which opens in 1851 and closes in 1864 following a peculiar love story against the backdrop of the Second Schleswig War. The historical storyline is complemented by the contemporary one. The two parts of the story fit quite well together, clearly showing how too much nationalist fervor can make a small nation dangerous not only to others but especially to itself. I was satisfied with the whole series, I was far from bored. The only thing that disappointed me was the sloppy ending.
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Episode 1 (2014) (E01)
You can tell the Danes have a different approach to making films and series compared to Americans and Peter Jackson. Instead of endless bloodbaths, the first episode offers a glimpse into everyday life on the eve of war, fueled by overly enthusiastic politicians. Scandinavian cinema and TV always resonate with me.
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Episode 3 (2014) (E03)
By the third episode, the tension is really heating up. War preparations are in full swing, and von Bismarck and von Moltke have the situation firmly in hand. Even though the outcome of the conflict is predictable, the series keeps getting more interesting. I love how the Danes can weave a love story into the show without sacrificing its atmosphere. Plus, this spectacle introduced me to a new type of relationship dynamic — a Danish love triangle.
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Episode 4 (2014) (E04)
The fourth episode picks up the pace in every way, and I’d gladly give it five stars if the first major clash wasn’t mostly just narrated. I’m not sure if this was an artistic choice or more likely a budget-saving measure. A key takeaway from this episode is that no matter the year, you can always count on politicians to sacrifice, betray, and use you. Isn't this nice?
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Episode 5 (2014) (E05)
What a letdown. the episode featured odd monologues that felt like long-distance communication, and the battles happened off-screen. Instead, the camera focused on a painting of the battle while the sound team played battle noises — quite the spectacle. I’m hoping the situation improves in the upcoming episodes.
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Episode 7 (2014) (E07)
The best episode so far. The drama intensifies as politicians remain completely clueless about reality. The over-the-top sentimentality is balanced by the fact that they finally found the budget for extras, so the battle scenes actually play out on screen instead of just in the viewer's imagination.
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Episode 8 (2014) (E08)
The finale left me feeling quite unsettled. The sentimentality from the previous episode lingered, and the plot became oddly disjointed with unconvincing character actions. After the credits rolled, I found myself wondering why the Danes chose to end the series so abruptly, and I still don't have an answer.
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