In a Better World (Danish title: Hævnen) is a drama film from Denmark. The film is directed by Susanne Bier, who previously directed Things We Lost in the Fire and After the Wedding.http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0081540/ The film is primarily in Danish, with brief dialogue in Swedish.http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1340107/ In a Better World was screened at the Toronto International Film Festival in September of 2010.http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1340107/releaseinfo The film was shot on location in Denmark and Kenya.http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1340107/locations

In a Better World stars actors Ulrich Thomsen (Season of the Witch, The International), Trine Dyrholm (Troubled Water, Little Soldier), and Mikael Persbrandt.http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0675409/http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0245988/http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0860947/ As of January 2011, a release date for In a Better World has not been set for the United States.http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/movie/in-a-better-world/

The nominations for the 68th annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony were announced on Tuesday, December 14, 2010.http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20449442,00.html In a Better World garnered one nomination, for Best Foreign Language Film.http://www.goldenglobes.org/nominations/ Other contenders in its category included Biutiful (Mexico, Spain), The Edge (Russia), I Am Love (Italy), and The Concert (France).http://www.goldenglobes.org/nominations/ On January 16, 2011, In a Better World won Best Foreign Language Film at the 2011 Golden Globe Awards.http://www.imdb.com/features/globes/2011/nominations

Anton is a doctor whose work often takes him to faraway places, which leads to an estrangement from his wife. His son Elias feels neglected by his father’s long absences. Christian and his father Claus are dealing with the grief of a family torn apart by tragedy, and Christian has begun lashing out in anger. Together, Elias and Christian will forge a bond that will affect both families.http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1340107/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2d528Nh-Kw

• Mikael Persbrandt: Anton
• Trine Dyrholm: Marianne
• Ulrich Thomsen: Claus
• William Jøhnk Nielsen: Christian
• Markus Rygaard: Elias
• Wil Johnson: Læge
• Eddie Kihani: Læge
• Emily Mglaya: Sygeplejeske
• Gabriel Muli: Tolkhttp://www.imdb.com/title/tt1340107/

• "However didactic the film's final scenes, there's no denying the sheer dramatic intensity Bier achieves, backed by Morten Soborg's elegant, intuitive handheld lensing and a heavily Africa-inspired (and occasionally heavy-handed) choral score."—Peter Debruge of Varietyhttp://www.variety.com/review/VE1117943730?refcatid=2863

• "'In a Better World' is compelling because Bier once again proves her precision as a keen observer of human relationships, but for many filmmakers, greater scope doesn't always portend a greater impact - Bier may not believe in hitting back, but she's a big believer in hitting hard."—Stephen Saito of IFChttp://www.ifc.com/news/2010/09/in-a-better-world-three-review.php

• "Another richly layered examination of family dynamics and those ever-tricky lines of human communication, "In a Better World" ("Haevnen") represents a return to accomplished form for Danish filmmaker Susanne Bier."—Michael Rechtshaffen, The Hollywood Reporterhttp://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/better-world-film-review-30083