The Land (2022)

The Land (2022) poster

Through six very different families, documentary “The Land” shows the variety of the countryside in the 21st century, the contradictions of countryside living as well as illusions about farmer’s life. There are various reasons why our protagonists chose to live in the homesteads, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Some were done with spending too much time in an office, traffic and living a virtual life, they wanted real, tangible things. Some have moved to countryside by their own choice, but some by predisposition of their families. But what unites them all - they aspire for the stability provided by their own land and house. Together with our protagonists, we will spend one year’s cycle of farmer’s life, that will start with the spring sowing and finish with the autumn harvest and land preparation for the next year.

Director: Ivars Seleckis
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 108 min
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Screenplay

Music: Kārlis Auzāns
Cinematography: Valdis Celmiņš
Editing: Armands Začs
Production: Mistrus Media
Country: Latvia
Language: Latviešu
Original Language: lv

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Ivars Seleckis
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Land about?
Through six very different families, documentary “The Land” shows the variety of the countryside in the 21st century, the contradictions of countryside living as well as illusions about farmer’s life. There are various reasons why our protagonists chose to live in the homesteads, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Some were done with spending too much time in an office, traffic and living a virtual life, they wanted real, tangible things. Some have moved to countryside by their own choice, but some by predisposition of their families. But what unites them all - they aspire for the stability provided by their own land and house. Together with our protagonists, we will spend one year’s cycle of farmer’s life, that will start with the spring sowing and finish with the autumn harvest and land preparation for the next year.
Who directed The Land?
The Land was directed by Ivars Seleckis.
How long is The Land?
The Land has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
What genre is The Land?
The Land is a Documentary film.
Where was The Land produced?
The Land was produced in Latvia.