1864 is a 2014 Danish historical war drama mini series written and directed by Ole Bornedal. It tells the story of the Second Schleswig war of 1864 between Denmark and an alliance of Prussia and Austria. It ended in defeat for Denmark and the loss of a quarter of her territory.
It follows two brothers from a remote village on Funen, who enlist in the Danish army just before the outbreak of war.
It was the most expensive Danish TV series to date.
