Landes (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2013, Landes is a drama film directed by François-Xavier Vives, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. A young widow wants to carry on with her husband's work:managing a pine plantation where they extract resin;but most of all,she wants to have electricity installed in her valuable property.In this place,it seems that 1789 never happened and that time stood still:her workers,circa 1920,do not receive any salary and ,like the peasants in the middle ages,have to bring their production to their landlady. But her progressive ideas come up against men still remembering WW1 and against her bourgeois peers.Her foreman ,first bewildered ,is finally won over by his boss' resilience and strength of character.For her own good,the young heiress is too ahead of her time though.
Who’s in it. Landes stars Marie Gillain as Liéna, Jalil Lespert as Iban, Miou-Miou as Madeleine and Rosalia Cuevas as Madame Hector, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Landes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Landes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Landes tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Landes (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Landes change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Landes worth watching?
- Landes holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Landes?
- Landes stars Marie Gillain, Jalil Lespert, Miou-Miou, Rosalia Cuevas and Steve Driesen.
- When was Landes released?
- Landes was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.