Throughout history, we have read the stories of individuals who struck out into the unknown, in search of new lands and wealth. Upon arrival in these “new” lands, these explorers set about harnessing its innate potential.Nikolaj Arcel’s historical epic drama,The Promised Landtells a somewhat similar tale of discovery and the ensuing quest to see the land yield fruit even when seen as barren. From the shelves of TrustNordisk, the international trailer for the historical drama starringMads Mikkelsenhas been released ahead of its premiere at the Venice Film Festival.
The trailer starts out withMikkelsen’s characterof a Danish explorer, Ludvig Kahlen attempting to till what is clearly hard land. Soon enough, Kahlen’s ambitions become clearer – he intends to build a settlement in the Danish heath in the name of the King. Just like his Danish ancestors who came before, Kahlen is attempts to achieve what seems like the impossible to many. “God put man on earth to create civilization,” he says. However, as the trailer progresses, it becomes increasingly clear that the toll of bringing civilization to the Danish heath would come at a price. His family, his personal peace, and probably his life might be on the line to birth civility.
The Promised Landisbased on the 2020 Danish bestsellerKaptajnen og Ann Barbarawhich translates toThe Captain and Ann Barbaraand shows what happens when tenacity meets ambition. The film’s synopsis from TrustNordisk describes it as “a gripping story about the conquest of the heath, the tale of a proud and uncompromising man, and the woman who becomes his ally in the fight against evil, death and perdition.”
The Cast and Crew BehindThe Promised Land
The script for the historical drama is penned by Arcel alongside Danish screenwriter and directorAnders Thomas Jensen. The project is led by Mikkelsen, who is well versed in playing characters faced with impossible odds as seen in2018’sArctic. The actor will star alongsideAmanda Collin,Magnus Krepper,Simon Bennebjerg,Kristine Kujath Thorp,Morten Hee Andersen,Jacob Lohmann,Felix Kramer, andThe Northman’sGustav Lindh.
The Promised Landwill be released in Denmark on October 5. Watch the trailer below:
