THE PROMISED LAND

BASTARDEN

By Nikolaj ARCEL

ORANGE ENTERTAINMENT - as BUYER REP

Historical - Completed 2023

In the 18th century, the Danish captain Ludwig Kahlen, seeking honour and wealth, accepted the King's invitation to colonise the inhospitable lands of Jutland”

Festivals
& Awards

Toronto - TIFF 2023
Special Presentations
San Sebastian FF 2023
Perlak
Busan IFF 2023
World Cinema
Zurich FF 2023
Filmfest Hamburg 2023
European Film Awards 2023
Telluride FF 2023
Venice - Biennale 2023
    • Year of production
    • 2023
    • Genres
    • Historical, Drama
    • Countries
    • DENMARK
    • Languages
    • DANISH
    • Budget
    • 5 - 10 M$
    • Duration
    • 127 mn
    • Director(s)
    • Nikolaj ARCEL
    • Writer(s)
    • Anders Thomas JENSEN, Nikolaj ARCEL
    • Producer(s)
    • Louise VESTH (Zentropa Production)
    • Synopsis
    • In 1755, the impoverished Captain Ludvig Kahlen sets out to conquer the harsh, uninhabitable Danish heath with a seemingly impossible goal; to build a colony in the name of the King. In exchange, he'll receive a desperately desired Royal name for himself. But the sole ruler of the area, the merciless Frederik de Schinkel, arrogantly believes this land belongs to him. When de Schinkel learns that the maid Ann Barbara and her serve husband have escaped for refuge with Kahlen, the privileged and spiteful ruler swears revenge, doing everything in his power to drive the captain away. Kahlen will not be intimated and takes up the unequal battle - not only risking his life, but also the family of outsiders that has formed around him.