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The Mill and the Cross

20111h 36mLech Majewski
IMDb 6.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 77% · Metacritic 80

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"Behind every great painting lies an even greater story"

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.

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What is The Mill and the Cross (2011) about?

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.

Who stars in The Mill and the Cross?

The Mill and the Cross stars Rutger Hauer (Peter Bruegel), Charlotte Rampling (Mary), Michael York (Nicolaes Jonghelinck), Joanna Litwin (Marijken Bruegel), Dorota Lis (Saskia Jonghelinck). The film was directed by Lech Majewski.

How long is The Mill and the Cross?

The Mill and the Cross has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2011.

Is The Mill and the Cross worth watching?

The Mill and the Cross holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 77. Fans of Drama, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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