Rent Land and Freedom (1995)
3.8 of 5 from 148 ratings
1h 49min
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- Synopsis:
- Ken Loach's acclaimed 1936-set film about the Spanish Civil War stars Ian Hart as a disillusioned Liverpudlian who decides to follow his principles and join the fight against fascism in Spain. Taking up with a poorly armed Republican alliance, he soon becomes enmeshed in the desperate struggle to protect the country's democratic government from General Franco's advancing armies. David bonds deeply with his comrades, especially the beautiful Blanca (Rosana Pastor), but is dismayed as political infighting threatens to plunge the whole resistance movement into turmoil. Epic in scope and brilliantly acted, 'Land and Freedom' is one of the most unique, powerful and moving war films ever made.
- Actors:
- Ian Hart, Rosana Pastor, Icíar Bollaín, Tom Gilroy, Marc Martínez, Frédéric Pierrot, Andrés Aladren, Sergi Calleja, Raffaele Cantatore, Pascal Demolon, Paul Laverty, Josep Magem, Eoin McCarthy, Jürgen Müller, Víctor Roca, Emili Samper, Suzanne Maddock, Mandy Walsh, Miguel Cabrillana, Angela Clarke
- Directors:
- Ken Loach
- Writers:
- Jim Allen
- Studio:
- Artificial Eye Film Company Ltd.
- Genres:
- Drama
- Countries:
- Spain
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Reviews (5) of Land and Freedom
An important film well worth watching - Land and Freedom review by CP Customer
The Spanish Revolution (or Civil War) is an important historical event but, coming just before World War 2, it is often overlooked. This is a great historical record that attempts to be true to what actually happened. It is clearly largely based on Orwell's 'Homage to Catalonia' and as such makes clear the divisions on the Republican side between anarchists and the Russian backed communists, etc. It is good that this film was made and it is well worth watching if this is a subject that interests you. According to the critic Mark Kermode this is the best film that Ken Loach has made and I would tend to agree.
2 out of 2 members found this review helpful.
Spanish Civil War drama - Land and Freedom review by CP Customer
A really interesting film for people prepared to give a little thought to what they are watching. Traces the story of a bloke from Liverpool who dcides to join the alliance in their fight against facism. Superb acting and direction. You really get a feel for what it must have been like to actually do this.
1 out of 2 members found this review helpful.
Too Politcal - Land and Freedom review by CP Customer
Somehow I could not get into this film, the scenes in Spain did not transport me back to the time in question.not a lot of action going on, just people arguing over their political views which I felt were overstressed. I did find the acting was of a high standard.
0 out of 2 members found this review helpful.