The Last Fistful of Land (1966)
Fiorenzo Serra's film on the economic rebirth of Sardinia
'L'ultimo pugno di terra' (The Last Fistful of Land) is a 1966 documentary film directed by Fiorenzo Serra about the anguish and instability of the lower classes in a destitute Sardinia. Originally commissioned by the Sardinian regional government as a celebratory piece on the 'miraculous' effects of the 'Piano di Rinascita della Sardegna' (Sardinia's Rebirth Plan), the film instead shows an island still 'standing still in time', barely affected by the painful oxymoron of the inevitable changes taking place.
Director: Fiorenzo Serra
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: November 1, 1966
Cast
- Riccardo Cucciolla - Narrator
- Manlio Busoni - Narrator
Screenplay
- Ignazio Delogu (Screenplay)
- Emilio Lussu (Screenplay)
- Salvatore Cambosu (Screenplay)
- Antonio Pigliaru (Screenplay)
- Benvenuto Lobina (Screenplay)
Music: Franco Potenza
Cinematography: Mario Bernardo, Giovanni Raffaldi
Editing: Manlio Brigaglia, Giuseppe Pisanu
Production: Regione Autonoma della Sardegna
Language: Italiano, Sardinian
Original Language: it
Keywords
economic miracle, sardinia, italy, social documentary, 1960s, fiorenzo serra, sardegna
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Last Fistful of Land about?
- 'L'ultimo pugno di terra' (The Last Fistful of Land) is a 1966 documentary film directed by Fiorenzo Serra about the anguish and instability of the lower classes in a destitute Sardinia. Originally commissioned by the Sardinian regional government as a celebratory piece on the 'miraculous' effects of the 'Piano di Rinascita della Sardegna' (Sardinia's Rebirth Plan), the film instead shows an island still 'standing still in time', barely affected by the painful oxymoron of the inevitable changes taking place.
- Who directed The Last Fistful of Land?
- The Last Fistful of Land was directed by Fiorenzo Serra.
- Who stars in The Last Fistful of Land?
- The Last Fistful of Land stars Riccardo Cucciolla, Manlio Busoni.
- How long is The Last Fistful of Land?
- The Last Fistful of Land has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is The Last Fistful of Land?
- The Last Fistful of Land is a Documentary film.