Submerging oneself in Lech Majewski’s The Mill and the Cross is a fascinating and totally original experience.
This drama starring Rutger Hauer, Charlotte Rampling and Michael York brings to life the painting “The Procession to Calvary” by Pieter Bruegel the Elder. Painted in 1564, Bruegel’s masterpiece depicts Christ carrying the Cross set in a large landscape. Christ’s suffering is set against religious persecution in Flanders in the 16th century. You can admire the painting here.
Director Majewski takes inspiration from Michael Francis Gibson’s book, “The Mill and the Cross”, a detailed analysis of the painting, published in 1996.
A mesmerising piece of cinema.
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You can find more information on this Polish-Swedish co-production on Wikipedia and IMDb. Ignore the IMDb rating – the masses are not to be trusted!
As always, we recommend you don’t ruin any surprises by reading spoilers or watching this trailer:
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Title: The Mill and the Cross
Language: English
Direction: Lech Majewski
Screenplay: Michael Francis Gibson, Lech Majewski
Cinematography: Lech Majewski, Adam Sikora
Editing: Eliot Ems, Norbert Rudzik
Score: Lech Majewski, Józef Skrzek
Stars: Rutger Hauer, Michael York, Charlotte Rampling, Joanna Litwin, Dorota Lis
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Wonderful Cinema 
This sounds so interesting to me. And how good to see you post again. 🙂
Wow! I’ve never seen anything quite like that trailer. You always find films we seem to have missed. Keep them coming x
I totally enjoyed this , thank God, a bit different movie.
Ps: don’t know how u found me, but the timing is perfect. Thanx . I really need your blog, I’m über tired of stupid / movies I already saw.
Thank you. I must see this film. Fascinating to me, to live inside Bruegel’s painting. Brilliant premise.
Hi, I saw this film a couple of months ago. I loved the colors and atmosphere, and the art historian enjoyed the historical detail. But though I am tolerant of the strange, I did find it a bit difficult to ‘hang on’. Maybe I need to see it again 😉 Like your selection overall though!
Thank you!
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Just plain fascinating.
Very happy to read you’re back in business! Thx!
Thanks for the nice comments, Mr. & Mrs. Behaeghel!
Thank you so much for following my blog, Shimky 😉
I am returning the favor and following, I absolutely adore movies, and it seems that you’re really looking at some great examples! Might just inspire my future movie-choices 😀
Think we have the same tastes. That’s comforting! Great blog. Keep it up.
Think you should add Haneke’s Amour
We can’t wait to see it!
I agree. Loved this film! LIke stepping inside the painting.
Thanks for visiting my blog, Shinky. This movie is on our agenda for tonite. Great blog! I’ll visit often.
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This is a test. Because it looks interesting. We’ll watch it tonight. I hope those wheel parts aren’t too graphic.’
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Oh my…not a typical blockbuster, junk food movie for the masses… I can’t wait to see this!
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Anything with “Rutger Hauer” is… well… interesting. 🙂
I had never heard of this movie until I read your blog. I watched in awe. I could listen to Rutger Hauer (Bruegel) telling the story of his painting for hours.
The best type of comment we like to hear. Thank you!
We also highly recommend https://wonderfulcinema.com/2013/01/22/werckmeister-harmoniak-2000/.
This looks and sounds quite interesting. Probably watch it sometime soon this week! Thanks for the post or I probably would have never heard of it!
OMG this LOOKS incredible…again a another film that has quietly avoided my radar. Will definitely watch even if just for the visuals….