
Barren Land
Three friends. One lawless place. Inspired by true events.
Directed by Albert Pintó
Produced by Esto También Pasará, SDB Films
A tense crime thriller about three friends caught in the collapse of institutional order amid drug violence and social breakdown, testing their bonds against systemic corruption.
Barren Land is the story of three friends. All three trapped between the abandonment of the institutions, the violent and unstoppable rise of the narco in the province and the dangerous increase of social discontent. Three friends trapped in a powder keg that will test their friendship.
Clusters
Questions people ask
Is Barren Land scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.
Is Barren Land sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.
Is Barren Land violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.
Does Barren Land end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.
Is Barren Land easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Barren Land
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Barren Land
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Barren Land, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Barren Land, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Barren Land, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.




























































