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Portugal's revolution fought with hoes, not guns — who really owns the earth?
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The Law of the Land - Alentejo 1976 (1978)

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Overview

Documentary

The agriculture reforming process, after the 1974 revolution, is seen through an analysis of the social structures and class struggles of the Portuguese society.

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agriculturerevolution

Standout Aspects

Direction

Seixas Santos captures raw class tension with zero romanticism.

Cinematography

Alentejo's parched earth becomes a character in itself.

Best for:Solo: When you need to feel smarter than your history degree made you.·Streaming: Late night with wine and revolutionary fantasies.·Background: Never. Pay attention or get off my screen.
Heads up:Disturbing: Real footage of property seizures and political violence.
Alberto Seixas Santos

Director

Alberto Seixas Santos

ReleasedMar 17, 1978
Runtime1h 7m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Paceslow
Intensitymedium
Tonedark
Feelheavy
Instituto Português de Cinema (IPC)
Grupo Zero

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Cultural

Made during Portugal's revolutionary period when filmmakers had unprecedented access to document actual land reform, not just narrate it.

Insight

The Carnation Revolution's agricultural reforms were later largely reversed; this film captures a fleeting moment of genuine possibility.

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