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Godland 2023

In 1850s Iceland, a young Danish priest named Lucas undertakes a challenging journey to establish a church on the remote coast. As he traverses the rugged landscape, his faith and resolve are tested by the unforgiving terrain, intense isolation, and the unsettling beauty of the natural world. Confronted by both primal desires and the suspicion of the local population, Lucas's mission evolves into a profound and unsettling exploration of colonialism and self-discovery, revealing the darkness within himself and the land.

In 1850s Iceland, a young Danish priest named Lucas undertakes a challenging journey to establish a church on the remote coast. As he traverses the rugged landscape, his faith and resolve are tested by the unforgiving terrain, intense isolation, and the unsettling beauty of the natural world. Confronted by both primal desires and the suspicion of the local population, Lucas's mission evolves into a profound and unsettling exploration of colonialism and self-discovery, revealing the darkness within himself and the land.

Does Godland have end credit scenes?

No!

Godland does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Ratings and Reviews for Godland

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Metacritic

81

Metascore

6.9

User Score

Rotten Tomatoes
review

92%

TOMATOMETER

review

76%

User Score

IMDb

7.1 /10

IMDb Rating

TMDB

69

%

User Score

Letterboxd

3.9

From 353 fan ratings

Awards & Nominations for Godland

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39th Film Independent Spirit Awards 2024

Hlynur Palmason
Nomination

Best International Film

Hlynur Palmason

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US Trailer [Subtitled]

Official UK Trailer [Subtitled]

Trailer [Subtitled]

Official UK Trailer #2 [Subtitled]

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Framing Godland | Video Essay

Mark Kermode reviews Godland (2022) | BFI Player

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