Growth of the Soil
In rural Norway in the early 20th century, the homesteader Isak makes a farm out of barren soil, together with his wife Inger and their two sons. Life is both harsh and fulfilling.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Markens grøde |
| Year | 1921 |
| Country | Norway |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Gunnar Sommerfeldt |
| Runtime | 107 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.7/10 (12 votes) |
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The film constructs an epic tableau of humanity's primal bond with the soil, relying on an almost documentary portrayal of backbreaking labor and the turning seasons. Its frames, devoid of sentimentality, explore not romance but the harsh poetry of creation.
What lingers after viewing is a meditative, nearly tactile experience where silence and the simple sounds of nature speak louder than dialogue. It leaves one with a sense of connection to something fundamental and enduring. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Gunnar Sommerfeldt
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Watch in quiet contemplation, allowing its slow, deliberate rhythm to fully immerse you.
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