# Flame & Citron (2008)

> A morally unsettled Danish resistance thriller follows two assassins whose faith in orders, comrades, and heroism collapses under occupation.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4272

## Facts

- Runtime: 130 min
- Genres: Drama, History, War
- Director: Ole Christian Madsen
- Cast: Thure Lindhardt, Mads Mikkelsen, Stine Stengade, Peter Mygind, Mille Lehfeldt, Christian Berkel, Hanns Zischler, Claus Riis Østergaard
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0920458/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: brutal
- Mood: tense, somber, paranoid, historical film night, serious weekend viewing

## Synopsis

In the shadows of war, two assassins grapple with loyalty and betrayal amidst chaos.

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