Mlyn i krzyz [videorecording] / Lech Majewski The Mill and the Cross

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Lech Majewski

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Material type: Film

FilmLanguage: English Summary language: English Original language: English Publication details: Poland Kino Lorber, Inc. Telewizja Polska (TVP) Bokomotiv Freddy Olsson Filmproduktion Odeon 2012Description: 1 videodisc (ca. 95 min.) : sound, color. 4 3/4 inOther title:

The Mill and the Cross

Uniform titles:

The Mill and the Cross

LOC classification:

PN1997 .M596 2011

Summary: From case cover: The Mill & the Cross is a "film of great beauty and attention" (Roger Ebert) that stunningly recreates one of the great masterpieces of painting, Pieter Bruegel the Elder's The Way to Calvary. Lech Majewsko (The Gospel According to Harry) brings the viewer inside the painting with immersive period detail and jaw-dropping digital effects. The daily life of 16th century Flanders is rendered with astounding detail, from the routine of the windmill caretaker to the crusading Spanish militia, who abuse Protestants with brutally violent tactics. Rutger Hauer (Blade Runner) stars as Bruegel himself, touring inside his own canvas and discussing the origin of his work while his wealthy patron, Nicolaes Jonghelinck (Michael York, The Three Musketeers), bemoans the state of his disintegrating country. The film also features Charlotte Rampling (The Night Porter) as the Virgin Mary. An "inspiring, alluring meditation about imagery and storytelling" (NY Times), The Mill & the Cross is a one-of-a-kind marvel of art historical investigation (adapted from a book by art critic Michael Francis Gibson) that truly brings a great painting to life.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Notes	Date due	Barcode
DVD - Video	SILC Learning Support Services DH132-DVD-C: DVD Cabinet C	PN1997 .M596 2011	Available	English audio.		000911

Based on a book of the same name by Michael Francis Gibson.

Bonus features: "The world according to Bruegel" documentary (45 min.) ; interview with director Lech Majewski (20 min.) ; stills gallery, original theatrical trailer, Kino Lorber trailers.

From case cover:
The Mill & the Cross is a "film of great beauty and attention" (Roger Ebert) that stunningly recreates one of the great masterpieces of painting, Pieter Bruegel the Elder's The Way to Calvary.

Lech Majewsko (The Gospel According to Harry) brings the viewer inside the painting with immersive period detail and jaw-dropping digital effects. The daily life of 16th century Flanders is rendered with astounding detail, from the routine of the windmill caretaker to the crusading Spanish militia, who abuse Protestants with brutally violent tactics. Rutger Hauer (Blade Runner) stars as Bruegel himself, touring inside his own canvas and discussing the origin of his work while his wealthy patron, Nicolaes Jonghelinck (Michael York, The Three Musketeers), bemoans the state of his disintegrating country. The film also features Charlotte Rampling (The Night Porter) as the Virgin Mary.

An "inspiring, alluring meditation about imagery and storytelling" (NY Times), The Mill & the Cross is a one-of-a-kind marvel of art historical investigation (adapted from a book by art critic Michael Francis Gibson) that truly brings a great painting to life.

DVD video; Dolby Digital 5.1; surround; NTSC; Regions 1-8; 1.85:1 as 16:9 widescreen.

English audio.

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