SYNOPSIS: The film opens in 1944, as a young fisherman who has suffered a stroke due to aneurysm is being attended to by a neurosurgeon, Dr. Richard Malmros.  Malmros operates on the fisherman after injecting him with Thorotrast, a radioactive contrast medium and the operation is a success.  However, 42 years later, the patient develops liver cancer and dies. His widow sues the hospital claiming that the Thorotrast caused the liver cancer. The story flashes back through the life of Richard Malmros. As a child he lives in poverty.  His father is unemployed due to World War I. His childhood and later life are greatly influenced by his aunt who is a devout Christian and always warns about the danger of sin. The story continues through his schoolboy days, his university education, and his marriage.  The film focuses on the ambiguity of the 'truth' reported in the media as well as the personal dilemma that Richard Malmros faced: his knowledge of the dangers of Thorotrast, and the decision he had to make when there were no alternatives.  He could use the Thorotrast, or risk having them die right there, and this was a decision he had to make.

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STARRING: Jens Albinus, Sofie Deplace Jørgensen, Mette Kolding, Malene Langborg.
AVAILABILITY: In stock! Ships within one business day.
LENGTH: 98 minutes.
LANGUAGE: Danish / German, with OPTIONAL ENGLISH SUBTITLES.
SPECIAL FEATURES: 2.35:1 (16:3 Widescreen); 5.1 Stereo; 1 disc; Uncut.
VIEWER DISCRETION: Brief nudity, graphic surgical scenes, violence, coarse language.
PICTURE QUALITY: Excellent picture quality. (what's this mean?)
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Denmark (2002).
ALSO KNOWN AS: At kende sandheden (original title).
DATE ADDED TO OUR LIBRARY:  October 3, 2008.
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