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  1. 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.

  2. Feb 2, 2024 · Reviews. The Promised Land. Drama. 127 minutes ‧ 2024. Sheila O'Malley. February 2, 2024. 4 min read. “The Promised Land” is about ten movies in one. It’s a history lesson with a central figure driven by an impossible quest. There are bands of outlaws, sadistic aristocrats, and downtrodden peasants.

  3. Dec 5, 2023 · The Promised Land makes for a gripping man-versus-wilderness survival story with unmistakable political undertones, but it’s also nimble enough to allow romance to blossom under its...

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  4. Sep 1, 2023 · The Promised LandReview: Mads Mikkelsen Smolders Magnificently in Nikolaj Arcel’s Gripping Historical Epic. The Danish director and star of the Oscar-nominated 'A Royal Affair'...

  5. Full Review | Jul 26, 2021. Mark Schilling Japan Times. The Promised Land celebrates the natural beauty of its setting, with sweeping drone shots of radiant fields, and even holds out hope,...

  6. On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 96% of 108 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.9/10. The website's consensus reads: "Mads Mikkelson leads us through the savage terrain of The Promised Land with a glimmer of hope in this epic Nordic tale with Western bones."

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  8. Feb 15, 2024 · The Promised Land film review — old-school Western with a Danish twist. Director Nikolaj Arcel’s latest outing retraces the life of a low-born soldier played by Mads Mikkelsen. Mads...