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A Conspiracy of Faith

2016

Denmark, 2016. A blurred note is found in a bottle that has traveled across the ocean for a long time. After deciphering the cryptic note, Department Q follow a sinister trail that leads them to investigate a case that occurred in 2008. At the same time, new tragic events take place that test their faith and deepest beliefs.

Ages 16+Source checked

Why this age? The film contains intense crime-thriller material, child endangerment, abduction, murder, menace, grief, and disturbing religious extremism. Its bleak tone and complexity suit mature teens and adults. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age16+

Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character4/5
  • Frightening scenes4/5
  • Religious themes4/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Good role models3/5
  • Creativity & curiosity2/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character4/5
Why this rating?

Involves murders and a focus on past tragedies.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Features crime scene imagery and some moderate depiction of injuries.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional strong language is consistent with the film’s adult police-procedural and thriller setting, but it is not a defining feature.

Religious themes4/5
Why this rating?

Religious faith, fundamentalism, and faith-versus-atheism themes are prominent in the plot and motivations.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Romance is not central; the story mainly follows a professional investigative partnership, with at most very minor relationship elements.

Frightening scenes4/5
Why this rating?

Sustained suspense involves missing children, pursuit, captivity, threatening adults, and bleak Nordic-noir atmosphere.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Smoking and alcohol use appear as incidental adult behavior rather than a central theme; no major drug-use storyline is indicated.

Violence4/5
Why this rating?

Contains depictions of kidnapping, physical assault, and intense suspenseful sequences.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

The protagonists exhibit significant bravery in pursuing dangerous criminals.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Features complex deductive reasoning and investigative problem-solving.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

The leads are an ethnically diverse team, a core element of the series.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Offers insight into Danish police investigative procedures.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

The partnership between the leads requires trust and care for one another.

Positive messages2/5
Why this rating?

The story examines faith, extremism, moral responsibility, trauma, and the consequences of ignoring danger.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The detectives are persistent and dedicated, though they struggle with personal flaws.

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  2. How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
  3. Which choice in A Conspiracy of Faith would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in A Conspiracy of Faith, and what caused that change?
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