The Lonely Soldier

A Historical Documentary

“I was a coward, who just wanted to survive….”

This is how Hans Horn—a German soldier during WWII and later a doctor practicing in Denmark—describes himself in his memoirs.

In this documentary, writer and historian, Tom Buk-Swienty takes the viewers the a dramatic journey of Hans Horn during WWII. Horn’s story is terrifying, beautiful and life affirming. It is about the will to survive, and about music, art and love. 

“The Lonely Soldier” is based on Buk-Swienty’s critically acclaimed biography “The Lonely Heart”. 

DR2, August 2020