This Is Our Land

This Is Our Land

Directed by Lucas Belvaux

Produced by Synecdoche, Artémis Productions

2017117 min5.9 / 10

A character-driven drama exploring how economic despair and community bonds can make an ordinary person vulnerable to political extremism.

Pauline, a devoted and generous home help nurse, raises her two children alone, while also looking after her father, a former steelworker. Taking advantage of her popularity, the directors of an extremist political party suggest she become their candidate at the mayoral elections.

Questions people ask

  • Is This Is Our Land sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is This Is Our Land scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is This Is Our Land violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Does This Is Our Land end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

  • Is This Is Our Land easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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29/ 100

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Rarity79

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Surprise8

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love20

How much audiences actually like it

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