The Mill and the Cross (2011)

The Mill and the Cross (2011)

Behind every great painting lies an even greater story 2011-03-18 Poland, Sweden 96 Min. PG-13
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Overview

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.

Cast

Rutger Hauer is Peter Bruegel
Peter Bruegel
Michael York is Nicolaes Jonghelinck
Nicolaes Jonghelinck
Joanna Litwin is Marijken Bruegel
Marijken Bruegel
Dorota Lis is Saskia Jonghelinck
Saskia Jonghelinck
Bartosz Capowicz is Crucified
Mateusz Machnik is Wheelfied
Ruta Kubas is Esther
Jan Wartak is Simon