Now streaming: GODLAND, Hlynur Pálmason’s visually astonishing epic

By rahmat hidayat

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Exclusively on the Criterion Channel

THE CRITERION CHANNEL JUNE 20, 2023

NOW PLAYING ON THE CHANNEL A Stunning Psychological Epic In the late 19th century, Danish priest Lucas (Elliott Crosset Hove) makes the perilous trek to Iceland's southeastern coast with the intention of establishing a church. There, the arrogant man of God finds his resolve tested as he confronts the harsh terrain, temptations of the flesh, and the reality of being an intruder in an unforgiving land.  Sign up for your free trial to watch Godland and get a monthly selection of the best new films, fresh from theaters, exclusively on the Criterion Channel. "Godland tells a story of natural wonder, elemental beauty, and human folly." —Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times "Visually striking . . .  Like some kind of Arctic, art-house There Will Be Blood . . . [Hlynur Pálmason is] a cinematic original whose voice grows stronger and more certain with each film." —Peter Debruge, Variety "Harshness is transformed into beauty and then terror by this extraordinary film . . . deeply mysterious and unbearably sad."  —Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian   WINNER – CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2022 Gold Hugo for Best Feature Silver Hugo for Best Cinematography NOMINEE – DANISH FILM AWARDS 2023 Best Film Best Director Best Actor (Elliott Crosset Hove) Best Actress (Vic Carmen Sonne) Best Supporting Actor (Jacob Lohmann) Best Editing Best Makeup Best Original Screenplay Best Cinematography Best Costume Design NOMINEE – EUROPEAN FILM AWARDS 2022 Best European Actor (Elliott Crosset Hove) If you have questions, comments, or feedback about the Criterion Channel, please reach out to channelhelp@criterion.com! We'd love to hear from you. For further information on Criterion and our products, please visit our website at criterion.com. To start streaming the Criterion Channel, please visit criterionchannel.com. If you are not already on our mailing list and would like to be added, please click here to register at criterion.com. To unsubscribe, click here.  © 2023 The Criterion Collection :: 215 Park Ave S. New York, NY 10003

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