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Nikolaj Arcel (born 25 August 1972) is a Danish filmmaker and screenwriter. He is best known for his 2012 film A Royal Affair, which won two prizes at the Berlin International Film Festival and which was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards, as well as the 2017 American film The Dark Tower.
Nikolaj Arcel was born on 25 August 1972 in Copenhagen, Denmark. He is a writer and director, known for A Royal Affair (2012), The Promised Land (2023) and King's Game (2004).
Jan 31, 2024 · For Arcel, The Promised Land not only marks a return to European filmmaking — following a brief foray into Hollywood to direct 2017's The Dark Tower — but reunites him with fellow countryman Mikkelsen.
Nov 29, 2023 · More than a decade after joining forces on the Oscar-nominated film “A Royal Affair,” actor Mads Mikkelsen has reteamed with writer-director Nikolaj Arcel for “The Promised Land,” a stunning...
Sep 1, 2023 · Venice: Nicolaj Arcel on Re-Teaming With ‘Royal Affair’ Star Mads Mikkelsen for ‘The Promised Land’. Arcel's first Danish feature since his 2012 Oscar-nominated drama 'The Royal Affair' stars...
Aug 31, 2023 · Danish filmmaker Nikolaj Arcel, who was behind “The Dark Tower” with Idris Elba and Matthew McConaughey – is bringing back the historical epic with “The Promised Land,” which world premieres...
Jan 13, 2024 · The Promised Land, from Danish director Nikolaj Arcel, is a story of ambition. Set in 1755, it follows Captain Ludvig Kahlen ( Mads Mikkelsen ), a bankrupt former soldier determined to secure...
Oct 5, 2023 · The Promised Land: Directed by Nikolaj Arcel. With Mads Mikkelsen, Amanda Collin, Simon Bennebjerg, Melina Hagberg. The story of Ludvig Kahlen who pursued his lifelong dream: To make the heath bring him wealth and honor.
Feb 1, 2024 · ComingSoon Editor-in-Chief Tyler Treese spoke with The Promised Land director Nikolaj Arcel about reuniting with Mads Mikkelsen on his latest drama. The film is Denmark’s official submission...
Nikolaj Arcel was born on 25 August 1972 in Copenhagen, Denmark. He is a writer and director, known for A Royal Affair (2012), Kongekabale (2004) and The Promised Land (2023).