The Last Fistful of Land

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The Last Fistful of Land

Fiorenzo Serra's film on the economic rebirth of Sardinia

'L'ultimo pugno di terra' (The Last Fistful of Land) is a 1966 documentary film directed by Fiorenzo Serra about the anguish and instability of the lower classes in a destitute Sardinia. Originally commissioned by the Sardinian regional government as a celebratory piece on the 'miraculous' effects of the 'Piano di Rinascita della Sardegna' (Sardinia's Rebirth Plan), the film instead shows an island still 'standing still in time', barely affected by the painful oxymoron of the inevitable changes taking place.

Original Title

L'ultimo pugno di terra

Release Date

1966-11-01

Year

1966

Duration

1h 37m

Status

Released

Score

9.00

#economic-miracle#sardinia,-italy#social-documentary#1960s#fiorenzo-serra#sardegna

Cast

Riccardo Cucciolla

Riccardo Cucciolla

Narrator

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Manlio Busoni

Narrator