Movie Matinee: "The Promised Land" (IN-PERSON)

Wednesday, May 292:30—4:30 PMProgram RoomNewburyport Public LibraryNewburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950

Join us for our Movie Matinees on Wednesday afternoons.

This week we will be screening "The Promised Land" (R) starring Mads Mikkelsen, Amanda Collins and Simon Bennebjerg at 2:30 pm.

Run time 2 hours 7 minutes.

"The poor soldier Ludvig Kahlen arrives in 1755 on the barren Jutland heath with a single goal: to follow the king's call to cultivate the land and thereby achieve wealth and honor himself. But Kahlen quickly makes an enemy. The merciless landowner, Frederik De Schinkel, who is sole ruler of the area, believes that the heath belongs to him and not the king. When De Schinkel's serf runs away with his wife Ann Barbara and seeks refuge with Kahlen, the landowner does everything to drive Kahlen away and at the same time exact a cruel revenge. Kahlen does not bow, but stubbornly takes up the unequal battle and now risks both his life, but also the bond with the small, troubled family that has arisen around him on the heath."

Come and enjoy the theater-like screen and sound system with fellow film buffs. This free event will be held in the Program Room and all are welcome!

*Please note that movie showings are subject to change with short notice. For the most current movie schedule, we recommend checking with the library directly.

No Registration Required