What are the key story phases in April 9th?

The story of April 9th progresses through these phases: Invasion Dawn, Holding the Line, Overwhelmed, Strategic Retreat.

How does April 9th end?

In the final act ("Strategic Retreat"): Second Lieutenant Sand leads his surviving platoon in a fighting retreat. The units fall back to Haderslev to regroup and preserve combat strength.

April 9th (2015) — AI Story Visualization

Name: April 9th
Genre: drama, history, war
Released: 2015
Rating: 6.7

Plot Analysis Summary

The narrative follows the rapid German invasion of Denmark and the desperate defensive efforts of a Danish infantry company in South Jutland.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

Invasion Dawn

Holding the Line

Overwhelmed

Strategic Retreat

In the early morning of April 9, 1940, the Danish army is alerted: the Germans have crossed the border.

Directed by

Roni Ezra

Key Cast

Pilou Asbæk — Sekondløjtnant Sand
Lars Mikkelsen — Oberstløjtnant Hintz
Gustav Dyekjær Giese — Menig Andersen
Martin Greis-Rosenthal — Løjtnant Gjermansen
Joachim Fjelstrup — Sergent Bundgaard

Rating: 6.7/10 (111 votes)