Inspiring and compelling historical epic with Mads Mikkelsen who defies ruthless landlords to reclaim a wasteland.
1755, Denmark. Captain Ludvig Kahlen has set himself the goal of making the untamed Danish heath habitable in order to build a colony in the name of King Frederik V. In return he expects a royal title with associated honor and wealth. However, Kahlen soon has an enemy. According to the ruthless landowner Frederik de Schinkel, the piece of land is already in his possession. When De Schinkel discovers that two of his workers have escaped to join Kahlen, he vows revenge. Undaunted, Kahlen takes up the fight, risking both his own life and that of his emerging community.
The Promised Land finished third among the audience favorites during the IFFR in Groningen.
There are no new dates planned (yet) for The Promised Land.