The Mill and the Cross (2011)
Behind every great painting lies an even greater story
What would it be like to step inside a great work of art, have it come alive around you, and even observe the artist as he sketches the very reality you are experiencing? From Lech Majewski, one of Poland's most acclaimed filmmakers, The Mill and the Cross is a cinematic re-staging of Pieter Bruegel's masterpiece "Procession to Calvary," presented alongside the story of its creation.
Director: Lech Majewski
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: March 18, 2011
Cast
- Rutger Hauer - Peter Bruegel
- Charlotte Rampling - Mary
- Michael York - Nicolaes Jonghelinck
- Joanna Litwin - Marijken Bruegel
- Dorota Lis - Saskia Jonghelinck
- Bartosz Capowicz - Crucified
- Mateusz Machnik - Wheelfied
- Marian Makula - Miller
- Sylwia Szczerba - Netje
- Wojciech Mierkulow - Jan
Screenplay
- Michael Francis Gibson (Screenplay)
- Lech Majewski (Screenplay)
Music: Lech Majewski, Józef Skrzek
Cinematography: Adam Sikora, Lech Majewski
Editing: Lech Majewski, Norbert Rudzik
Production: Odeon Film, Bokomotiv Freddy Olsson Filmproduktion, Telewizja Polska, Silesia Film, Arkana Studio, Piramida Film
Country: Poland, Sweden, Germany
Language: Nederlands, English, Español
Box Office: $1M
Original Language: pl
Keywords
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Mill and the Cross about?
- What would it be like to step inside a great work of art, have it come alive around you, and even observe the artist as he sketches the very reality you are experiencing? From Lech Majewski, one of Poland's most acclaimed filmmakers, The Mill and the Cross is a cinematic re-staging of Pieter Bruegel's masterpiece "Procession to Calvary," presented alongside the story of its creation.
- Who directed The Mill and the Cross?
- The Mill and the Cross was directed by Lech Majewski.
- Who stars in The Mill and the Cross?
- The Mill and the Cross stars Rutger Hauer, Charlotte Rampling, Michael York, Joanna Litwin, Dorota Lis, Bartosz Capowicz.
- How long is The Mill and the Cross?
- The Mill and the Cross has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is The Mill and the Cross?
- The Mill and the Cross is a Drama, History film.
- How much did The Mill and the Cross gross?
- The Mill and the Cross grossed $1M worldwide.
- Where was The Mill and the Cross produced?
- The Mill and the Cross was produced in Poland, Sweden, Germany.