Fr. Lucas (Elliott Crosset Hove) is despatched by his bishop to a remote settlement in Iceland where he is charged with building a church and establishing a parish. Upon arrival, he is met by "Ragnar" (Ingvar Sigurdsson) - a rather unwelcoming man, who is tasked with guiding him to the hamlet many days trek away. Their journey tests the mettle of the young priest. The hostility of the environment, the indifference…
Top Cast
Elliott Crosset Hove
Lucas
Vic Carmen Sonne
Anna
Ingvar E. Sigurðsson
Ragnar
Jacob Lohmann
Carl
Ída Mekkín Hlynsdóttir
Ida
Waage Sandø
Vincent
Hilmar Guðjónsson
Translator
Gunnar Bragi Þorsteinsson
Gunnar
Friðrik Friðriksson
Friðrik
Guðmundur Samúelsson
Accordion player
Snæbjörg Guðmundsdóttir
Snæsa
Birta Maria Gunnarsdottir
Young bride
Ingimundur Grétarsson
Postman
Friðrik Hrafn Reynisson
Frikki
Ísar Svan Gautason
Young groom
Reviews
What is God? Is it a reasoned, rational civilized entity or a wild, untamed force full of untamed power in search of being reined in? And, in light of that, then, what kind of relationship are we supposed to have with this elusive divine enigma? That’s one of many unexpected challenges put to a young Lutheran priest (Elliott Crosset Hove) who’s charged with building a church in a small community of Danish immigrants…
A bit slow and vague to my personal taste the movie is divided in two parts that shows the travel and settlement of a young Danish priest (protestant) and photographer to a remote village on Iceland, on the 19th century (then a colony of Denmark, from 1376 to 1918), with distinct languages. The first part focus on the travel and hardship of the travel with the loss of a friend and rising animosity between the…
This film just confirms what I've known for a long time: The more religious a person claims to be, the more evil he really is. They and their religions are to be avoided at all costs. Other than that, the acting was fine and the cinematography was gorgeous.
FAQ about Godland
What is Godland about?
In the late 19th century, a young Danish priest travels to a remote part of Iceland to build a church and photograph its people. But the deeper he goes into the unforgiving landscape, the more he strays from his purpose, the mission and morality.
When was Godland released?
Godland was released in 2022.
What genres does Godland belong to?
Godland is categorised as Drama.
Who stars in Godland?
The cast of Godland includes Elliott Crosset Hove, Vic Carmen Sonne, Ingvar E. Sigurðsson, Jacob Lohmann, Ída Mekkín Hlynsdóttir.