The Promised Land

Saturday, July 20, 2024 // 7:30pm

part of CineSizzle, a summer independent film series

The Lorraine Boccardo Theater

About the Film:

This historical drama is an adaptation of The Captain and Ann Barbara, a book written by Ida Jessen. The story is set in 1755 and follows Ludvig Kahlen, a veteran soldier who was awarded a piece of land in a Northern European peninsula by the king. He tries hard to establish a life there, hoping to create a thriving settlement with the help of some of the people in the area. However, their efforts are being blocked by an evil landowner who wants to take over the whole area. (2023)

Director: Nicolai Arcel

Cast: Mads Mikkelsen, Amanda Collin, Simon Bennebjerg, Gustav Lindh, Kristine Kujath Thorp

Runtime: 127 minutes, this film is rated R.