The Promised Land (2023)

A captain’s ambition, a ruthless rival, and a land that defies them both.

The Promised Land (2023) poster

Denmark, 1755. Captain Ludvig Kahlen sets out to conquer a Danish heath reputed to be uncultivable, with an impossible goal: to establish a colony in the name of the king, in exchange for a royal title. A single-minded ambition that the ruthless lord of the region will relentlessly seek to put down. Kahlen's fate hangs in the balance: will his endevours bring him wealth and honour, or cost him his life...?

Director: Nikolaj Arcel
Genre: Action, Drama, History
Runtime: 127 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Dan Romer
Cinematography: Rasmus Videbæk
Editing: Olivier Bugge Coutté
Production: Zentropa International Berlin, Zentropa International Sweden, Zentropa Entertainments
Country: Denmark, Germany, Sweden
Language: Dansk, Deutsch, Norsk, svenska
Budget: $9M
Box Office: $2M
Original Language: da

Themes

World War I: The Trench Ordeal, Rural Life and the Power of Tradition, Underground Fight Clubs and Violence, Gladiator Arena: Spectacle and Death, Ottoman Empire: Magnificence and Power

Keywords

based on novel or book, murder, priest, colonisation, soldier, king, 18th century, farming, danish, danish history, ex military, historical drama, shocking, aggressive, hopeless

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Promised Land about?
Denmark, 1755. Captain Ludvig Kahlen sets out to conquer a Danish heath reputed to be uncultivable, with an impossible goal: to establish a colony in the name of the king, in exchange for a royal title. A single-minded ambition that the ruthless lord of the region will relentlessly seek to put down. Kahlen's fate hangs in the balance: will his endevours bring him wealth and honour, or cost him his life...?
Who directed The Promised Land?
The Promised Land was directed by Nikolaj Arcel.
Who stars in The Promised Land?
The Promised Land stars Mads Mikkelsen, Amanda Collin, Simon Bennebjerg, Kristine Kujath Thorp, Gustav Lindh, Jacob Ulrik Lohmann.
How long is The Promised Land?
The Promised Land has a runtime of 2h 7m (127 minutes).
What genre is The Promised Land?
The Promised Land is a Action, Drama, History film.
What is the budget of The Promised Land?
The Promised Land had a budget of $9M.
How much did The Promised Land gross?
The Promised Land grossed $2M worldwide.
Where was The Promised Land produced?
The Promised Land was produced in Denmark, Germany, Sweden.
What are the themes of The Promised Land?
The themes of The Promised Land include: World War I: The Trench Ordeal, Rural Life and the Power of Tradition, Underground Fight Clubs and Violence, Gladiator Arena: Spectacle and Death, Ottoman Empire: Magnificence and Power.