In the Name of the Land
Pierre returns to his homeland after years as a cowboy in Wyoming, brimming with hope as he takes over the family farm and marries his sweetheart. Together, they build a life of arduous yet purposeful labor. Years pass, the farm expands, children are born, and the dream of a solid, rooted existence seems fulfilled. Yet fatigue accumulates silently, and financial burdens begin to strangle the once-thriving homestead. The love of his family becomes Pierre's only anchor as he sinks deeper into despair, fighting a solitary battle to save the legacy that defines him.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Au nom de la terre |
| Year | 2019 |
| Country | Belgium, France |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Édouard Bergeon |
| Runtime | 103 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.2/10 (321 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Édouard Bergeon's film is a slow, merciless chronicle of a quiet crisis unfolding against endless fields. The camera meticulously captures the details of daily life and labor, transforming routine into a powerful drama of existence.
What lingers after the credits is the profound emotional weight and the meticulously crafted sense of a world where the cost of a dream is paid in solitude as much as in sweat. A poignant study of a man losing his footing in the most literal way. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Édouard Bergeon
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The scent of soil, the heavy silence at the dinner table, the relentless sun over vast, demanding fields.
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