This Life (2012): Cast, Box Office & Where to Watch
This Life is a 2012 war drama directed by Anne-Grethe Bjarup Riis, starring Bodil Jørgensen as Gudrun Fiil, Bjarne Henriksen and Jens Jørn Spottag. It runs 2 hours 2 minutes and earned $9.4 million worldwide. Stream it on Viaplay.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 2m (122 min)
- Director
- Anne-Grethe Bjarup Riis
- Original language
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Danish - Studio
- Regner Grasten Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is This Life About?
The premise of This Life without spoilers.
During the Nazi occupation of Denmark, the Fiils, a family of innkeepers, bravely chose to resist the German forces. This true story follows their fight for freedom and the difficult choices they faced. Their actions demonstrated a willingness to risk everything for the liberation of their country, highlighting the sacrifices made by those who fought against oppression.
Where to Watch This Life
Stream it on Viaplay. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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This Life Cast & Characters
Bodil Jørgensen leads the cast as Gudrun Fiil, with Bjarne Henriksen as Albert Carlo Iversen and Jens Jørn Spottag as Marius Fiil. Directed by Anne-Grethe Bjarup Riis; 62 actors are credited in all.
- Director Anne-Grethe Bjarup Riis
- Bodil Jørgensen as Gudrun Fiil
- Bjarne Henriksen as Albert Carlo Iversen
- Jens Jørn Spottag as Marius Fiil
- Jesper Asholt as Thorup Petersen
Also Starring in This Life
· 58 more- Ole Dupont Modstandsmand
- Paul Hüttel Prime Minister Buhl (voice)
- Morten Holst Harvy
- Joen Højerslev Stefan
- Anne Louise Hassing Augusta Jacobsen
- Henrik Vestergård Johan Kjær
- Frederik Meldal Nørgaard Andreas Stenz
- Thomas Morris Hans Müller
- Anne Sofie Espersen Rigmor Kjær
- Johannes Nymark Svend Andersen
- Peter Gilsfort Niels Andersen
- Mads Wille Ole Geisler
- Mads Knarreborg German Voice (voice)
- Peder Holm Johansen Anders Steensgaard
- Jesper Ole Feit Andersen Barner Andersen
- Marie Bach Hansen Tulle Fiil
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- Stefan Pagels Andersen Jan
- Andreas Jessen Jacob
- Hans Holtegaard Ebbe Nielsen
- Thomas Biehl Per Larsen
- Trine Appel Radio Host of Home Economics (voice)
- Erik Madsen Helmuth
- Jesper Riefensthal Peter Sørensen
- Arne Siemsen Søren Kristensen
- Thomas Ernst Niels Fiil
- Poul Storm Kaiser
- Lotte Munk Erna Larsen
- Ebbe Trenskow Farmer on Horse-drawn Carriage
- Morten Christensen Knud Christensen
- Jakob Svarre Juhl Jens Stenz
- Nick Wilder Schwitzgebel
- Gitte Siem Agnes Kristensen
- Karl Antz Jürgen
- Niels Lund Boesen Niels Kjær
- Balder Beyer Klaus
- Laura Winther Møller Gerda Fiil
- Jan Tjerrild Müller
- Thomas Leth Rasmussen SS Judge
- Martin Stoltenborg Luftwaffe Officer
- Mia Ejlerskov Bitten Fiil
- Janus Kim Elsig Henning Andersen
- Heidi Krog Madsen Helle Iversen
- Emma Roed Gottlieb Tove Iversen
- Julie Maibøll Buhl Ulla Iversen
- Camilla Jeppesen Marie Andersen
- Ida Leschly Blegvad Lene Christensen
- Kristine Yde Eriksen Benthe Ulrich
- Malte Weis Torval Larsen
- Emil Hansen Otto
- Bobby Hess Günter
- Line Gratsveit Waitress
- Thies Nottelmann Lieutenant Werner
- Vera Seemann Telephone Operator
- Sidsel Jensen Else Ulrich
- Rasmus Thorup Danish Officer
- Helge Reinhard German Voice (voice)
- Christopher Rycroft English Pilot
- Andreas Lund Nazi Soldier
This Life Box Office
This Life grossed $9.4 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$9.4M
- International
- $9.4M
This Life Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Hvidsten gruppen - nogle må dø for at andre kan leve” and “The Village - One family's sacrifice will let a country live”.
- Also known as
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- Hvidsten gruppen - nogle må dø for at andre kan leve
- The Village - One family's sacrifice will let a country live
- Hvidstengruppen
- Hvidstengruppen - några måste dö för att andra ska leva
- 抵抗行动
- Die Hvidsten-Gruppe
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This Life FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, post-credit scenes and language of This Life, each answered in a sentence.
How long is This Life?
This Life runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
When was This Life released?
This Life was released on March 1, 2012.
Who directed This Life?
This Life was directed by Anne-Grethe Bjarup Riis.
More films by Anne-Grethe Bjarup Riis Who is in the cast of This Life?
This Life stars Bodil Jørgensen as Gudrun Fiil, Bjarne Henriksen as Albert Carlo Iversen and Jens Jørn Spottag as Marius Fiil, among 62 credited actors.
Where can I watch This Life?
In the US, This Life is streaming on Viaplay (availability from JustWatch).
How much did This Life make at the box office?
This Life grossed $9.4 million worldwide.
Does This Life have a post-credit scene?
No. This Life has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is This Life in?
The original language of This Life is Danish.
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