Land Without Bread (1933)

Land Without Bread (1933) poster

An exploration —manipulated and staged— of life in Las Hurdes, in the province of Cáceres, in Extremadura, Spain, as it was in 1932. Insalubrity, misery and lack of opportunities provoke the emigration of young people and the solitude of those who remain in the desolation of one of the poorest and least developed Spanish regions at that time.

Director: Luis Buñuel
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 29 min
Release Date:
Filmori Rating: 2.9/5 (4 ratings)

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Darius Milhaud
Cinematography: Eli Lotar
Editing: Luis Buñuel
Production: Ramón Acín
Country: Spain
Language: No Language
Original Language: es

Themes

Mockumentary: Fake Documentary Comedy

Keywords

spain, propaganda, surrealism, poverty, fake documentary, social documentary, spanish second republic (1931-39), 1930s, short film, pseudo-documentary

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Land Without Bread about?
An exploration —manipulated and staged— of life in Las Hurdes, in the province of Cáceres, in Extremadura, Spain, as it was in 1932. Insalubrity, misery and lack of opportunities provoke the emigration of young people and the solitude of those who remain in the desolation of one of the poorest and least developed Spanish regions at that time.
Who directed Land Without Bread?
Land Without Bread was directed by Luis Buñuel.
Who stars in Land Without Bread?
Land Without Bread stars Francisco Rabal.
How long is Land Without Bread?
Land Without Bread has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).
What genre is Land Without Bread?
Land Without Bread is a Documentary film.
What is the Filmori rating for Land Without Bread?
Land Without Bread has a Filmori rating of 2.9/5 based on 4 ratings.
Where was Land Without Bread produced?
Land Without Bread was produced in Spain.
What are the themes of Land Without Bread?
The themes of Land Without Bread include: Mockumentary: Fake Documentary Comedy.