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Land of the Blind

Land of the Blind

Drama · Thriller · 2006

A soldier recounts his relationship with a famous political prisoner attempting to overthrow their country's authoritarian government.

Movie details

Land of the Blind

2006 Drama · Thriller 1h 50m

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5.8 / 10

Community rating

A soldier recounts his relationship with a famous political prisoner attempting to overthrow their country's authoritarian government.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over Land of the Blind?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Robert Edwards

Written by

Robert Edwards

Ralph Fiennes

Ralph Fiennes

Joe

Donald Sutherland

Donald Sutherland

Thorne

Tom Hollander

Tom Hollander

Président

Lara Flynn Boyle

Lara Flynn Boyle

La Première Dame

Marc Warren

Marc Warren

Pool

Ron Cook

Ron Cook

Doc

Mackenzie Crook

Mackenzie Crook

Monteur

Court is in session

Put Land of the Blind on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Sentimental Softie

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.