Roni Ezra ( born 19 June 1973 ) is a Danish film director and screenwriter . One of his best-known films is April 9th , which was based on the efforts of a Danish bicycle infantry company to slow the German advance until reinforcements can arrive during the early stage of World War II . The film '' Helmer '' & '' søn '' '' , '' which he wrote , was also nominated for Best Live Action Short Film at the 79th Academy Awards
79th Academy Awards
79th Academy Awards
Roni Ezra