Mikkelsen plays Danish explorer, Captain Ludvig Kahlen, in the historical drama.
The Big Picture 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 Land tells a somewhat similar tale of discovery and the ensuing quest to see the land yield fruit even when seen as barren.
The trailer starts out with Mikkelsen's character of 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.
The Promised Land is based on the 2020 Danish bestseller Kaptajnen og Ann Barbara which translates to The Captain and Ann Barbara and 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 Behind The Promised Land The script for the historical drama is penned by Arcel alongside Danish screenwriter and director Anders Thomas Jensen. The project is led by Mikkelsen, who is well versed in playing characters faced with impossible odds as seen in 2018's Arctic. The actor will star alongside Amanda Collin, Magnus Krepper, Simon Bennebjerg,Kristine Kujath Thorp, Morten Hee Andersen, Jacob Lohmann, Felix Kramer, and The Northman's Gustav Lindh.
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