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Land Without Bread (1933)
Las Hurdes (original title)

30 min  -  Documentary | Short  -   December 1933 (Spain)
7.6
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A surrealistic documentary portrait of the region of Las Hurdes, a remote region of Spain where civilisation has barely developed, showing how the local peasants try to survive without even the most basic utilities and skills.

Director:

Luis Buñuel

Writers:

Luis Buñuel (commentary), Luis Buñuel, and 3 more credits »

Stars:

Abel Jacquin and Alexandre O'Neill
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Cast

Credited cast:
Abel Jacquin Abel Jacquin ...
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Alexandre O'Neill Alexandre O'Neill ...
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Storyline

Today the region of Las Hurdes is fairly developed and is considered as one of the leading areas for rural tourism in Spain. Green mountains, lots of rivers and natural swimming pools, great food and friendly people, make Las Hurdes an excellent natural spot to visit. Written by Rubén Gundín  

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Spain | Food | Rural | River | Actual Animal Killed  | See more »

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Documentary | Short

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Country:

Spain

Language:

French (original commentary)

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Föld, kenyér nélkül See more »

Filming Locations:

Las Hurdes, Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain

Company Credits

Production Co:

Ramón Acín See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

Last film directed solely by Luis Buñuel until Gran Casino, with the exception of compilation films he made while working at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, such as El Vaticano de Pio XII (1940). See more »

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Edited into Origins of the 21st Century (2000) See more »

Soundtracks

"Fourth Symphony"
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Written by Johannes Brahms See more »