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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 · 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. 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."

  6. 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,...

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