Nordic western THE PROMISED LAND starring Mads Mikkelsen in selected UK cinemas 2nd February 2024

The Promised Land still 2 on Screen One

Icon Film Distribution presents powerful Nordic western, The Promised Land, in selected UK cinemas from 2nd February 2024. The film stars BAFTA nominee Mads Mikkelsen (The Hunt, Another Round) and is helmed by BAFTA nominated writer and director Nikolaj Arcel (A Royal Affair, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo).

The Promised Land trailer

In 1755, the impoverished Captain Ludvig Kahlen sets out to conquer the uninhabitable Danish heath in the name of the King. But the sole ruler of the area, the merciless Frederik de Schinkel, who believes the land belongs to him, swears revenge when the maid Ann Barbara and her serf husband escape for refuge with Kahlen.

From BAFTA nominated writer and director Nikolaj Arcel (A Royal Affair, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo), this epic film stars BAFTA nominee Mads Mikkelsen (The Hunt, Another Round), Amanda Collin (Raised by Wolves), Simon Bennebjerg (Borgen), Kristine Kujath Thorp (Sick of Myself) and Gustav Lindh (The Northman).

The Promised Land still on Screen One
Kongens Land – Zentropa – Nikolaj Arcel

This powerful Nordic western had its World Premiere at the Venice Film Festival, where it was in competition for the coveted Golden Lion. It was also selected for TIFF and Telluride Film Festival in 2023, earning strong reviews. The Promised Land has now been chosen as Denmark’s entry for Best International Feature at the 2024 Oscars, with Mikkelsen currently in contention for ‘European Actor’ at the European Film Awards.

The Promised Land poster on Screen One

Icon Film Distribution presents The Promised Land in selected UK cinemas from 2 February 2024

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