Land and Freedom

Land and Freedom (1995)

  • 82% of critics liked it
    (11 reviews)

  • 93% of users liked it
    (5,049 ratings)

A reflective look at an idealistic young man's involvement in the Spanish Civil War, Land and Freedom combines wartime drama with impassioned political debate. Director Ken Loach, better known for his intimate portraits of working-class British life, begins on familiar turf in the present day, with… More

Unrated, 1 hr. 46 min.
Directed By
Ken Loach
Written By
Jim Allen
Genres
Drama
In Theaters
Mar 15, 1996 Wide
On DVD
Oct 15, 1996
Gramercy Pictures

Critic Reviews

  • Jeffrey M. Anderson, San Francisco Examiner

    One of Loach's best, with an outstanding centerpiece 'debate' scene.

  • Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice

    Triumphs as an intelligent and riveting political drama about the Spanish Civil War.

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  • Cassandra M


    It is, perhaps, surprising that more films about the Spanish Civil War haven't been made. The Spanish landscape, the sheer ruthlessness of any civil war, and the perceived Spanish emotions all combine to make what would appear to be an attractive proposition for a film-maker. The… More

  • hawk l


    Complex portrait of events which otherwise have had very little film coverage, beautifully capturing the idealism of the protagonists, their diverging beliefs and attitudes, and the ultimate logistical barriers and strife.

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