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Nikolaj Arcel (born 25 August 1972) is a Danish filmmaker and screenwriter. He is best known for his 2012 film A Royal Affair, which won two prizes at the Berlin International Film Festival and which was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards, as well as the 2017 American film The Dark Tower.
Nikolaj Arcel is a Danish filmmaker who has written and directed movies such as A Royal Affair, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and The Promised Land. He was born in 1972 in Copenhagen and often collaborates with screenwriter Rasmus Heisterberg.
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- 2 min
- Copenhagen, Denmark
Jan 31, 2024 · The Danish director talks about his latest film, based on a novel by Ida Jessen, and his collaboration with Mads Mikkelsen. He reveals his influences, his approach and his love for epic movies.
Oct 5, 2023 · The Promised Land is a 2023 film directed by Nikolaj Arcel, based on a novel by Ida Jessen. It tells the story of Ludvig Kahlen, a soldier who tries to cultivate the barren Jutland heath in 1755, despite the opposition of a local landowner.
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- Nikolaj Arcel
- 2023-10-05
Nov 29, 2023 · More than a decade after joining forces on the Oscar-nominated film “A Royal Affair,” actor Mads Mikkelsen has reteamed with writer-director Nikolaj Arcel for “The Promised Land,” a stunning...
- Max Gao
Aug 31, 2023 · Danish filmmaker Nikolaj Arcel, who was behind “The Dark Tower” with Idris Elba and Matthew McConaughey – is bringing back the historical epic with “The Promised Land,” which world...
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Nikolaj Arcel was a Danish screenwriter and director who achieved international acclaim in 2012 with his Oscar-nominated period drama, "A Royal Affair." Born and raised in the...
