Flame & Citron is a 2008 historical drama film co-written and directed by the Danish director Ole Christian Madsen. The film, a fictionalized account based on historical events, stars Thure Lindhardt
Theatrical release poster
Mads Mikkelsen (pictured) was chosen by director Madsen because of his masculinity and his animal-like attitude.
Flame & Citron was compared by several reviewers to Black Book, a 2006 Dutch film by Paul Verhoeven (pictured).
Bent Faurschou Hviid was a member of the Danish resistance group Holger Danske during World War II. He was quickly named "Flammen", for his red hair. In 1951, he and his Resistance partner Jørgen Haag
Bent Faurschou Hviid in 1944
The memorial of Faurschou Hviid. The inscription translated reads "IN MEMORY OF THE FREEDOM FIGHTER 'FLAMMEN' BENDT FAURSCHOU-HVIID BORN 7-1 1921 DIED 18-10 1944 THE BEST MUST DIE".