Action, Drama, History  •  2023  •  127 min

The Promised Land (2023)

The Promised Land poster

The Promised Land (2023)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Family Values: Leans Traditional
Christianity: Positive

Viewer Rating
8.2

Overview

Denmark, 1755. Captain Ludvig Kahlen sets out to conquer a Danish heath reputed to be uncultivable, with an impossible goal: to establish a colony in the name of the king, in exchange for a royal title. A single-minded ambition that the ruthless lord of the region will relentlessly seek to put down. Kahlen's fate hangs in the balance: will his endevours bring him wealth and honour, or cost him his life...?


Starring Cast

Mads Mikkelsen  •   Amanda Collin  •   Simon Bennebjerg


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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Traditional

Primary

Political: Center
Confidence: Medium

The film explores the relentless ambition of a veteran seeking to cultivate barren land and establish a noble estate, confronting both the harshness of nature and the tyranny of a powerful landowner. It balances a critique of aristocratic oppression and the struggle for justice with a strong emphasis on individual perseverance and the pursuit of social mobility within a hierarchical society.

Diversity: Low
Confidence: High

The film features a cast and narrative consistent with traditional historical portrayals, reflecting its 18th-century Danish setting. It does not incorporate explicit DEI-driven casting or centralize a critique of traditional identities within its storyline.

Secondary

Family Values: Leans Traditional
Confidence: Low

The film portrays the formation of a resilient family unit forged through hardship and commitment. It emphasizes the deep bonds of partnership, the protection of children, and the establishment of a legacy as central to a meaningful life.

Christianity: Positive
Confidence: High

The film portrays Christianity as an integral part of 18th-century Danish society, influencing characters' moral frameworks and offering solace amidst hardship. While the church's power is sometimes shown to be limited against tyranny, the narrative aligns with the dignity of faith and the perseverance of its adherents.

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

The Promised Land, a historical drama set in 18th-century Denmark, does not feature identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a captain's ambition to cultivate barren land and his conflicts with a ruthless landowner, exploring themes of class, survival, and perseverance.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

The film does not feature identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative is a historical drama centered on a captain's efforts to cultivate land in 18th-century Denmark, exploring themes of ambition and social hierarchy. No elements within the story depict or engage with transsexual identity.

Female Combat: No
Confidence: High

The film portrays a historical drama centered on a man's struggle to cultivate barren land. While female characters are present and endure significant hardships, none are depicted engaging in or winning direct physical combat against male opponents. The narrative focuses on other forms of conflict and resolution.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

The film "The Promised Land" does not feature any gender swaps. All main characters, including the historical figure Ludvig Kahlen and the novel's characters Ann Barbara and Frederik de Schinkel, are portrayed with the same gender as established in their source material or historical record.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

The Promised Land is a historical drama set in 18th-century Denmark, based on a Danish novel. The main characters are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with the historical and geographical context of the story. No instances of characters established as one race being portrayed as another are present.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

8.2

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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7.7
The Movie Database logo
7.7

Critic Ratings

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9.7
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7.7

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