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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.
Plot. In 1755, Captain Ludvig Kahlen, an impoverished Danish officer of humble birth, retires after 25 years of service in the German Army with a measly pension. He obtains permission from the Royal Danish Court to build a property on the barren Jutland moorland for land cultivation.
Feb 24, 2024 · While Ludvig von Kahle was a real person, the film fictionalizes his story and adds characters based on Ida Jessen’s ‘The Captain and Ann Barbara.’ Read More: The Promised Land: Exploring All Filming Locations
Jan 13, 2024 · Nikolaj Arcel talks reteaming with the actor for the Danish historical epic on a tight European budget. Amanda Collin in Magnolia Pictures’ The Promised Land, Denmark’s Oscar submission ...
Feb 2, 2024 · The Promised Land is a Danish biographical drama from director Nikolaj Arcel based on a book written by Ida Jenssen. The film follows the story of Ludvig Kahlen, a former captain in the Germany Army who lives in poverty despite his service, and seeks a future of honor and wealth.
Sep 1, 2023 · Mads Mikkelsen reunites with his 'A Royal Affair' director Nikolaj Arcel on 'The Promised Land,' a historical epic that plays like a Nordic Western.
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Feb 9, 2024 · Mads Mikkelsen appears in a still from The Promised Land. The film is an impressive piece of historical fiction — even if it isn't a masterpiece. (Henrik Ohsten/Magnolia Pictures)
