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The Mill and the Cross( 2011)

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Behind every great painting lies an even greater story

Overview

What would it be like to step inside a great work of art, have it come alive around you, and even observe the artist as he sketches the very reality you are experiencing? From Lech Majewski, one of Poland's most acclaimed filmmakers, The Mill and the Cross is a cinematic re-staging of Pieter Bruegel's masterpiece "Procession to Calvary," presented alongside the story of its creation.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Rutger Hauer

      Peter Bruegel

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      Charlotte Rampling

      Mary

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      Michael York

      Nicolaes Jonghelinck

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      Joanna Litwin

      Marijken Bruegel

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      Dorota Lis

      Saskia Jonghelinck

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      Bartosz Capowicz

      Crucified

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      Mateusz Machnik

      Wheelfied

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      Marian Makula

      Miller

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      Sylwia Szczerba

      Netje

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      Wojciech Mierkulow

      Jan

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      Ruta Kubas

      Esther

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      Jan Wartak

      Simon

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      Sebastian Cichonski

      Peddler

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      Lucjan Czerny

      Bram

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      Aneta Kiszczak

      Mayken

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      Urszula Adamczyk

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    A review by tmdb28039023

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    Written by tmdb28039023 on Sat Sep 10 2022
    The Mill and the Cross is one of the best biopics about a painter — or, for that matter, any artist — because it concerns itself less with the painter and more with his work; that is, it knows that the 'what' and 'how' matter more than the 'who.' That’s not to say that the creator doesn’t count for anything; what I mean is that the every artist’s autobiography is recorded in their work (and that’s is why, as I always say, we can learn more about Elton John or Freddie Mercury by listening to Rocketman and Bohemian Rhapsody than by watching Rocketman and Bohemian Rhapsody). This film co-wr...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    -

    Revenue

    1116180.00

    Keywords

    • painter