This very well-crafted film recalls the tragic terrorist attack in Paris at Charlie Hebdo that was followed by another attack in Copenhagen. Both attacks occurred in 2015.
The structure of the film follows the lives of various characters that will intersect during the terrorist attacks. Finn was a filmmaker and a staunch defender of freedom of the speech. His heroism during the attack may have saved lives, although his own life was cut short. Dan was a security official who died in front of the synagogue in phase two of the attack. The principal terrorist was killed by a Swat team member, Rico, whose life is also traced through the film.
One of the best scenes was a dinner table conversation in which Finn took a strong stand in support of freedom of expression. It was clear that other members at the table had caved in to the climate of fear. That scene, as well as the film itself, merits repeated viewings.
The structure of the film follows the lives of various characters that will intersect during the terrorist attacks. Finn was a filmmaker and a staunch defender of freedom of the speech. His heroism during the attack may have saved lives, although his own life was cut short. Dan was a security official who died in front of the synagogue in phase two of the attack. The principal terrorist was killed by a Swat team member, Rico, whose life is also traced through the film.
One of the best scenes was a dinner table conversation in which Finn took a strong stand in support of freedom of expression. It was clear that other members at the table had caved in to the climate of fear. That scene, as well as the film itself, merits repeated viewings.