The Old Man and the Land (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1965, The Old Man and the Land is a documentary film directed by Robertas Verba, running about 18 minutes.
What it’s about. Robertas Verba’s first documentary film, described by film critic Živile Pipinyte as “the ‘ice-breaker’ which broke through the ice of Soviet ideology to form the peculiar stylistics of Lithuanian documentary film.” The hero of this film is the bright Lithuanian villager Anupras, whose archaic worldview becomes a symbol of the ethno-cultural Lithuanian identity that was often opposed to the identity constructed by Soviet propaganda.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Old Man and the Land 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 The Old Man and the Land page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Old Man and the Land tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Old Man and the Land (1965)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Old Man and the Land change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Old Man and the Land worth watching?
- The Old Man and the Land holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was The Old Man and the Land released?
- The Old Man and the Land was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 18 minutes.