The Promised Land (1973)

Original title

La tierra prometida

Directed by

Miguel Littin

Genre

drama film

Country

Chile, Cuba

Runtime

1h 20m

Rating

4.6 of 10 from 8 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

In 1970s Latin America, a group of impoverished farmers tries to build a self-sufficient community on disputed land. Their struggle faces opposition from powerful landowners and political tension. The story follows the community's daily challenges and dreams for a better life.

contemplativebittersweetvisually starkepisodicmelancholicrestrainedsomberfolk-inflected

What happens

The Promised Land (Spanish: La tierra prometida) is a 1972 Chilean drama film written and directed by Miguel Littín. It was entered into the 8th Moscow International Film Festival. The film was not officially released until 1991 due to the military coup in 1973, which prevented the production from being completed in Chile. It was finished by Littín in Cuba with the collaboration of the Cuban Institute of Art and Cinematographic Industry. The performances of Nelson Villagra and Marcelo Gaete as the lead actors stand out. The music includes the participation of Inti Illimani and Ángel Parra, whose direction was supervised by Luis Advis. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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