Ludvig Kahlen
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Plot. In 1755, Captain Ludvig Kahlen, an impoverished Danish officer of humble birth, retires after 25 years of service in a German Army with a measly pension to his native Denmark and obtains a permission from the Royal Danish Court to build a property on the barren Jutland moorland for land cultivation.
Oct 5, 2023 · A retired soldier tries to farm on a barren heath in 18th century Denmark, but faces a ruthless landowner and a harsh environment. The film is based on real people and events, and stars Mads Mikkelsen and Amanda Collin.
- (19K)
- Action, Biography, Drama
- Nikolaj Arcel
- 2023-10-05
In theaters February 2 http://thepromisedlandmovie.com/ #madsmikkelsen #movie #trailer #drama #comingsoon In 18th century Denmark, Captain Ludvig Kahlen (Mads Mikkelsen) – a proud,...
- 2 min
- 1.4M
- Magnolia Pictures & Magnet Releasing
A 18th century Danish war hero tries to colonize a barren land in the face of a ruthless nobleman. The Promised Land is a 2023 epic film directed by Nikolaj Arcel and starring Mads Mikkelsen, Amanda Collin, and Edel Helene.
- (114)
- Nikolaj Arcel
- R
- Mads Mikkelsen
In 18th century Denmark, Captain Ludvig Kahlen (Mads Mikkelsen) – a proud, ambitious, but impoverished war hero -- sets out to tame a vast, uninhabitable land on which seemingly nothing can grow. He seeks to start farming crops, build a colony in the name of the King, and gain a noble title for himself.
Jun 20, 2024 · The Promised Land was up for the Golden Lion at the Venice film festival, and was Denmark's entry for best international feature at the 2024 Oscars. ( Supplied: Rialto/Henrik Ohsten Zentropa )
In 1755, the impoverished Captain Ludvig Kahlen (Mikkelsen) sets out to conquer the harsh, uninhabitable Danish heath with a seemingly impossible goal: to build a colony in the name of the King. But the sole ruler of the area, the merciless Frederik de Schinkel (Simon Bennebjerg), arrogantly believes this land belongs to him.
