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The Last Fistful of Land
“Fiorenzo Serra's film on the economic rebirth of Sardinia”
9.0 / 10• 1966• 1h 37m•NR• Italian
Documentary
Storyline
'L'ultimo pugno di terra' (The Last Fistful of Land) is a 1966 documentary film directed by Fiorenzo Serra about the anguish and instability of the lower classes in a destitute Sardinia. Originally commissioned by the Sardinian regional government as a celebratory piece on the 'miraculous' effects of the 'Piano di Rinascita della Sardegna' (Sardinia's Rebirth Plan), the film instead shows an island still 'standing still in time', barely affected by the painful oxymoron of the inevitable changes taking place.
Cast & Crew
Riccardo Cucciolla
Narrator
LeadMB
Manlio Busoni
Narrator
What People Are Saying
5.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Fiorenzo Serra's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
5.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Last Fistful of Land is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
