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The Mill and the Cross 2011

In 1564 Flanders, a region under harsh Spanish rule, the suffering of Christ's Passion is reflected in the lives of several individuals. The film explores their interwoven stories, drawing inspiration from Pieter Bruegel’s famous painting "The Way To Calvary." Characters include the artist Bruegel, art collector Nicholas Jonghelinck, and the Virgin Mary, all set against a vivid landscape populated by villagers and horsemen. The narrative delves into their experiences within this turbulent era.

In 1564 Flanders, a region under harsh Spanish rule, the suffering of Christ's Passion is reflected in the lives of several individuals. The film explores their interwoven stories, drawing inspiration from Pieter Bruegel’s famous painting "The Way To Calvary." Characters include the artist Bruegel, art collector Nicholas Jonghelinck, and the Virgin Mary, all set against a vivid landscape populated by villagers and horsemen. The narrative delves into their experiences within this turbulent era.

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80

Metascore

6.6

User Score

Rotten Tomatoes
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77%

TOMATOMETER

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65%

User Score

IMDb

6.8 /10

IMDb Rating

TMDB

64

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User Score

Letterboxd

3.7

From 12 fan ratings

Movie Insider

3.00/5

From 1 fan rating

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The Mill & The Cross | trailer SUNDANCE 2011 Rutger Hauer Michael York Charlotte Rampling

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Die Mühle und das Kreuz Değirmen ve Haç Bruegel le moulin et la croix I colori della passione 磨坊与十字架 El molino y la cruz O Moinho e a Cruz Мельница и крест Ο Μύλος και ο Σταυρός הטחנה והצלב Malom és Kereszt Мелница и кръст 더 밀 앤드 더 크로스 Mlýn a kříž 驚艷布魯哲爾

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Die Mühle und das Kreuz Değirmen ve Haç Bruegel le moulin et la croix I colori della passione 磨坊与十字架 El molino y la cruz O Moinho e a Cruz Мельница и крест Ο Μύλος και ο Σταυρός הטחנה והצלב Malom és Kereszt Мелница и кръст 더 밀 앤드 더 크로스 Mlýn a kříž 驚艷布魯哲爾

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