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The Land That Dies

1936·Movie
1h 28min
75
GreatGoodWatch score

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No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Profoundly sad and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy9
  • Pathos8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Family, history, and class and money

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition6
  • Editing5

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About

In Vendée, an old farmer is gradually abandoned by his family who do not see their future in the fields. Only a cripple in love and abandoned remain at his side.
Rural DramaFamily AbandonmentHistorical SettingFrench CinemaMelancholic ToneSocial CommentaryAgricultural DeclineClassic LiteratureSlow-PacedPoverty

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Is The Land That Dies worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 6.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Land That Dies?

1 h 28 min

The Land That Dies runs 1 h 28 min.

What language is The Land That Dies in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.