Land of Mine

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Release year: 2015

Storyline

In post-World War II Denmark, a group of young German POWs are forced to clear a beach of thousands of land mines under the watch of a Danish Sergeant who slowly learns to appreciate their plight.

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Awards

0 wins & 1 nomination

Did you know

• The actors were trained in mine clearance 'anno 1945' at the Military Training Compound 'Oksbøl.' During training, they found a 'live' mine that had been there for 70+ years--and it was in fine working condition. The mine was removed and disarmed by the Danish de-mining experts.

• The film was shot at historically authentic locations, including in Oksbøllejren and areas in Varde.

• Director Martin Zandvliet mentioned that when filming "Land of Mine," the young actors didn't know when they would be killed off and were sent home every time it happened. This led to the actors feeling increasingly lonely and isolated as filming went on, similar to their characters in the film.

Box Office

Gross (Domestic): $435,266

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Technical specs

Sound mix

Dolby Digital, DTS

Aspect ratio

2.35 : 1

Color

Color

FAQ

• How did the young German soldiers know the number of mines they were supposed to find and de-fuse? Why did they keep counting what they had found?
• Why is Danish Sgt. Rasmussen wearing a British Parachute Regiment Tunic and beret, are we to assume that he has been given it or 'obtained' it as a souvenir
• Was the treatment of these German prisoners in contravention of the Geneva Convention and if so were those responsible brought to justice ?