Review of Land and Freedom (1995) by Neil J — 02 Jan 2008

A riveting political drama about the Spanish Civil War.

This review of Land and Freedom (1995) was written by Neil J on 02 Jan 2008.

Land and Freedom has generally received positive reviews.

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By Ronny K (10) on 05 Jun 2008

One of the greatest movies ever made in my opinion. I couldn't help but shed a tear at the end. Crush facism…

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By Codie E (453) on 30 Mar 2010

Ken Loaches masterpiece in my book…

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By Andy C (1,868) on 04 Feb 2008

Best movie on the Spanish Civil War, one of the best war movies (OK, not your typical bang bang kind, but the action comes across as realistic),…

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Superbly acted by a cast that seamlessly mixes pros and amateurs, this honest, angry epic is a heartbreaking salute to the spirit of resistance…

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By Rob J (305) on 01 Jun 2008

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By Sebastien G (16) on 29 Apr 2008

Excellent film avec bande son extra, remplie des chants revolutionnaires espagnoles…

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By Jimmy P (340) on 17 Apr 2008

Everyone should check this out. Very interesting, thought provoking film about a man going to fight for freedom, leaving Britain…

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By Dan B (1,694) on 06 Jun 2008

Reading For Whom The Bell Tolls kick-started my interest in the Spanish Civil War, this Ken Loach film is a great look at the subject from…

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By Antonius B (353) on 05 Aug 2010

Land and Freedom is a British drama, directed by the English left-wing director Ken Loach, with a script written by playwright Jim Allen…

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By Michael B (2,768) on 01 Jul 2009

Moving war/drama about a naive, British communist who leaves for Spain in the spring of 1936 to fight the fascist's alongside the POUM militia…

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