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The Promised Land is a Solid Melodrama with a Layered Main Character

More than ten years after A Royal Affair (Academy Awards nomination for Best International Picture) Danish director Nikolaj Arcel and international star Mads Mikkelsen have teamed-up again for another period-drama set in 18th century Denmark. The Promised Land follows the story of ex-captain Ludving Kahlen, who after serving 25 years in the army decides to…

Venice Film Festival Line-Up Announced : Includes Films by Sofia Coppola, Ava DuVernay, David Fincher and Ryusuke Hamagichi

The Venice Film Festival had unveiled a star-studded line-up for its 80th edition of the festival.  The festival will premiere some of the top U.S. directors including David Fincher, Sofia Coppola, Ava DuVernay, Michael Mann, Bradley Cooper and Wes Anderson, alongside European, Latin American and Asian auteurs’ films.  Though Venice was forced a few days…