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2011 Oscar & Golden Globe winner for Best Foreign Language Film, IN A BETTER WORLD is a gripping, heart-rending drama about revenge and the power of forgiveness from internationally acclaimed director Susanne Bier (After The Wedding). From the confines of a refugee camp in Africa, to the deceptively idyllic suburban life of two families in Denmark, Susanne Bier expertly paints a portrait of two fragile worlds inextricably linked by conflict and violence and the hard choices struggling to be made for life in a better world.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I found this a quietly riveting film with some especially sterling acting. An air of mystery surrounded its soundtrack and direction and I found the bond between the two young boys tenable and touching.
Whilst the African scenario is interesting, it takes second billing for me. The elements surrounding family trust and time and love given was fascinating and well done. Bullying, in several forms, whether brutal and un-policed, as in Africa, or in a Scandinavian school or within society itself and its repercussions thereafter were explored well and worked nicely.
I cannot readily compare it to any film I know of; that is refreshing in itself and had me hooked from start to end. In A Better World can be enjoyed and appreciated by a wide audience and not just those of us who are into World Cinema.
Whilst the African scenario is interesting, it takes second billing for me. The elements surrounding family trust and time and love given was fascinating and well done. Bullying, in several forms, whether brutal and un-policed, as in Africa, or in a Scandinavian school or within society itself and its repercussions thereafter were explored well and worked nicely.
I cannot readily compare it to any film I know of; that is refreshing in itself and had me hooked from start to end. In A Better World can be enjoyed and appreciated by a wide audience and not just those of us who are into World Cinema.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Excellent film. Well acted. Beautifully filmed. Shows the contrast between a nordic society and its values and an african society where the values have broken down thanks to tribal warfare. Well worth seeing. Only sorry it had such a short run being released. Winner of Oscar and Golden Globe award 2011 for Best Foreign Film in Cannes
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I am more enthusiastic about this film than the previous reviewer. As a discourse on violence I think it works rather well. The acting is superb. The scene at the car workshop is extraordinarily powerful. It deserved the award.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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Loved this film, not seen one like this for a while. Loved the soundtrack so much I had to purchase it, a month after I had long watched the film.
Published 11 days ago by Sanaa
Faultlessly Magnificent epic tale of many emotions!!!!
IN A BETTER WORLD IS ONE OF THOSE FILMS THAT YOU JUST HAVE TO LOVE IT FOR ALL THE STUNNINGLY IMPORTANT BRILLIANCE ON OFFER AND ITS WARM AND FRIENDLY STRENGTH TO THRILL YOUR SOCKS... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Elizabeth
When Africa Becomes Annoying.
For a film that managed to beat the brilliant French film "Of Gods and Men" to the latest oscar for best foreign language movie, I was expecting great things. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Bob Salter
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