Inspired by true events, "While We Live" follows four people in Northern Denmark and how their fates intertwine in a tragic accident.
Acting
Nicolas Bro's crumbling father is absolutely shattering.
Cinematography
Bleak Jutland landscapes that mirror internal desolation.
Direction
Avaz lets silence scream louder than dialogue.

Director
Mehdi Avaz
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Mehdi Avaz shot this in his hometown of Thisted, using locals as extras to ground the tragedy in authentic community grief.
The film sparked debate in Denmark about rural road safety and the ethics of depicting real accident patterns in fiction.