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Land of the Blind

2006 1h 50m EN
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5.8
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★5.8TMDB · 60
DramaThriller
Synopsis
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A soldier recounts his relationship with a famous political prisoner attempting to overthrow their country's authoritarian government.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Behind the camera

Director
Robert Edwards
Writers
Robert Edwards
Languages
English, Portuguese
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America

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ERA

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Released 20 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Portuguese.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Robert Edwards, shot by Emmanuel Kadosh. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Guy Farley. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Ferne Pearlstein shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Ralph Fiennes and Donald Sutherland and Tom Hollander carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0433405 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Robert Edwards directs. Emmanuel Kadosh behind the camera. Guy Farley scores. Ferne Pearlstein cuts. Produced in United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English, Portuguese.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 1Released 20 years ago.
  • 2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Portuguese.
  • 3International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.
  • 4Directed by Robert Edwards, shot by Emmanuel Kadosh. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 5Original score by Guy Farley. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 6Editor Ferne Pearlstein shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 7Ralph Fiennes and Donald Sutherland and Tom Hollander carry the top of the cast.
  • 8IMDB entry: tt0433405 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 9Only 60 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography
Emmanuel Kadosh
Original score
Guy Farley
Editing
Ferne Pearlstein
Production design
Mark Larkin
Costume design
Phoebe De Gaye
Makeup / hair
Anne Spiers
Runtime
110 min · 1h 50m
Aspect ratio (typical)
1.37:1 (Academy)
Status
Released
Original language
EN

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Robert Edwards

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Production companies

Who made it

  • ST

    Studio Eight Productions

    GB

  • DE

    Defender Production

    GB

  • TE

    Templar Production

  • Bauer Martinez Studios

    Bauer Martinez Studios

    US

  • BR

    Brooklyn Films

  • LU

    Lucky 7 Productions LLC

Key crew

  • ProducerPhilippe Martinez
  • ProducerJon Avnet
  • ProducerAlan Latham
  • CastingDan Hubbard
  • Production DesignMark Larkin
  • ArmorerNick Jeffries
  • Music SupervisorSimon White
  • Costume DesignPhoebe De Gaye
  • Costume SupervisorAlan Birkett
  • Art DirectionMike Stallion
  • Script SupervisorClaudine Strasser
  • ProducerCerise Hallam Larkin
  • Set DecorationJudy Farr
  • Casting AssociateKelly Valentine Hendry
  • Assistant Costume DesignerMorgan Elliott
  • Hair DesignerAnne Spiers
  • ProducerStanley Roup
  • Makeup ArtistEdwina Vodă
  • EditorFerne Pearlstein
  • HairstylistManuela Grosu
  • Prosthetic Makeup ArtistBarrie Gower
  • Foley ArtistJack Stew
  • Makeup ArtistRupert Simon
  • Executive ProducerMohamed Ahmed

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • government
  • prisoner
  • revolution
  • dystopia
  • politician
  • terrorism
  • tyranny

Release history · US

When it landed

  • Theatrical2006-05-01· Tribeca Film Festival

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