Land (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1957, Land is a drama film directed by Jerzy Zarzycki, running about 73 minutes.
What it’s about. Poland in the 50s, 20th century The process of collectivization of agriculture is under way. The wealthy Slumdog farmer is one of the last individual farmers who have not joined the cooperative and are trying to grow their own land. But it is very difficult - the unemployed mercenaries who paid for them run to cooperatives (where they have better conditions), the environment or the local authorities do not accept him as a kulak. Struggling with the problem of how to make a 40-hectare farm last, he remains alone in the face of a loss of land that he cannot cultivate.
Who’s in it. Land stars Janusz Strachocki as Slemien, Zofia Małynicz as Slemien's Wife, Jadwiga Andrzejewska as Wawrzyniaczka and Stanisław Milski as Grzelak, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Land has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Land page.
If you liked it. Fans of Land tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Land (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Land change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Land worth watching?
- Land holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Land?
- Land stars Janusz Strachocki, Zofia Małynicz, Jadwiga Andrzejewska, Stanisław Milski and Wacław Kowalski.
- When was Land released?
- Land was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.