In a Better World


1h 57m 2011

Brief Synopsis

Anton is a physician who commutes between his work at an African refugee camp and his home in Denmark. Anton and his wife Marianne are separated and facing the possibility of divorce. The older of their two sons, ten-year-old Elias, was being bullied at school until he found an ally in Christian who

Film Details

Also Known As
Haevnen, Hævnen, Revenge, Un monde meilleur
MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
2011
Production Company
Danish Film Institute (Dfi); Trustnordisk; Zentropa Entertainment
Distribution Company
M+TROPOLE FILMS DISTRIBUTION/SONY PICTURES CLASSICS; 24 Bilder; Alfa Films; Axiom Films; Bio Rex Distribution; Caravella Ddc; Cathay Film Organization; CinTart; Cinemania Groupicon; Filmladen Gmbh; Frenetic Films; Golem Distribution; Métropole Films Distribution; Métropole Films Distribution; Nordisk Film; Rialto Films; Sena; Sony Pictures Classics; Sony Pictures Home Entertainment; Swift Productions; Teodora Film; Umut Sanat Filmcilik; Universum Film Gmbh
Location
Kenya; Denmark

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 57m

Synopsis

Anton is a physician who commutes between his work at an African refugee camp and his home in Denmark. Anton and his wife Marianne are separated and facing the possibility of divorce. The older of their two sons, ten-year-old Elias, was being bullied at school until he found an ally in Christian who just moved to Denmark from London. Christian recently lost his mother and is struggling with his grief over her death. The two boys become close friends, but their friendship is tested and their lives put in danger when Christian involves Elias in an act of revenge that could have tragic consequences.

Film Details

Also Known As
Haevnen, Hævnen, Revenge, Un monde meilleur
MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
2011
Production Company
Danish Film Institute (Dfi); Trustnordisk; Zentropa Entertainment
Distribution Company
M+TROPOLE FILMS DISTRIBUTION/SONY PICTURES CLASSICS; 24 Bilder; Alfa Films; Axiom Films; Bio Rex Distribution; Caravella Ddc; Cathay Film Organization; CinTart; Cinemania Groupicon; Filmladen Gmbh; Frenetic Films; Golem Distribution; Métropole Films Distribution; Métropole Films Distribution; Nordisk Film; Rialto Films; Sena; Sony Pictures Classics; Sony Pictures Home Entertainment; Swift Productions; Teodora Film; Umut Sanat Filmcilik; Universum Film Gmbh
Location
Kenya; Denmark

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 57m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

The Country of Denmark

Limited Release in United States Spring April 1, 2011

Released in United States on Video August 30, 2011

Limited Release in United States Spring April 1, 2011 (Los Angeles & New York City)

Released in United States on Video August 30, 2011

Released in United States 2011 (Spotlight)

Released in United States 2011

Released in United States 2011 (Festival Favorites)