
In the Name of the Land
Directed by Édouard Bergeon
Produced by Nord-Ouest Films, France 2 Cinéma
A melancholic portrait of rural life and family bonds strained by economic hardship and exhaustion, tracing a man's slow decline despite love and initial promise.
Pierre is 25 when he returns from Wyoming to his fiancée and take over the family farm. Twenty years later, the farm expanded and so did the family. It's the time of happy days, at least at the beginning. The debts accumulate and Pierre is exhausted at work. Despite the love of his wife and children, he is slowly falling...
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Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.
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Is In the Name of the Land sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.
Is In the Name of the Land scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.
Is In the Name of the Land violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
Does In the Name of the Land end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.
Is In the Name of the Land easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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