The Mill and the Cross
Młyn i krzyż
“Behind every great painting lies an even greater story”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Mill & The Cross | trailer SUNDANCE 2011 Rutger Hauer Michael York Charlotte Rampling
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-01-28
Top Cast
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Rutger Hauer
Peter Bruegel
Charlotte Rampling
Mary
Michael York
Nicolaes Jonghelinck
Joanna Litwin
Marijken Bruegel
Dorota Lis
Saskia Jonghelinck
Bartosz Capowicz
Crucified
Mateusz Machnik
Wheelfied
Marian Makula
Miller
Sylwia Szczerba
Netje
Wojciech Mierkulow
Jan
Ruta Kubas
Esther
Jan Wartak
Simon
Sebastian Cichonski
Peddler
Lucjan Czerny
Bram
Aneta Kiszczak
Mayken
Urszula Adamczyk
Release History & Theatrical Window
T-Mobile New Horizons International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 18, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lech Majewski
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Francis Gibson, Lech Majewski
- Original Score
- Józef Skrzek, Lech Majewski
- Original Title
- Młyn i krzyż
- Country of Origin
- Poland, Sweden, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, Dutch, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.1M
- Production Studios
- Odeon Film, Bokomotiv Freddy Olsson Filmproduktion, Telewizja Polska, Silesia Film, Arkana Studio, Piramida Film, 24MEDIA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lech Majewski
Michael Francis Gibson, Lech Majewski
Józef Skrzek, Lech Majewski
Lech Majewski, Adam Sikora
Lech Majewski, Norbert Rudzik
Lech Majewski
Department Leadership Roster
Lech Majewski
Director
Michael Francis Gibson
Screenplay
Lech Majewski
Screenplay
Lech Majewski
Producer
Katarzyna Sobańska
Production Design
Lech Majewski
Director of Photography
Lech Majewski
Editor
Adam Sikora
Director of Photography
Marcel Sławiński
Production Design
Józef Skrzek
Original Music Composer
Norbert Rudzik
Editor
Lech Majewski
Original Music Composer
Dorota Roqueplo
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mill and the Cross
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Mill and the Cross 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 directed The Mill and the Cross?
The Mill and the Cross was directed by Lech Majewski.
Who stars in The Mill and the Cross?
The principal cast of The Mill and the Cross includes Rutger Hauer, Charlotte Rampling, Michael York, Joanna Litwin, Dorota Lis.
When was The Mill and the Cross released and how long is it?
The Mill and the Cross was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
How much did The Mill and the Cross make at the box office?
The Mill and the Cross grossed $1.1M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Mill and the Cross?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mill and the Cross was composed by Józef Skrzek, Lech Majewski.