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28/03/2025 Thriller, Crime 1h 41m
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Three friends. One lawless place. Inspired by true events.

Overview

Barren Land is the story of three friends. All three trapped between the abandonment of the institutions, the violent and unstoppable rise of the narco in the province and the dangerous increase of social discontent. Three friends trapped in a powder keg that will test their friendship.

  1. Albert Pintó

    Director

  2. Fernando Navarro

    Writer

Top billed cast

  1. Luis Zahera

    Mateo "el Gallego"

  2. Karra Elejalde

    Juan

  3. Jesús Carroza

    Yeye

  4. Vicente Romero Sánchez

    Colorao

  5. Emilio Palacios

    Inglés

  6. Jero Medina

    Elizalde

  7. Paula Díaz

    Clau

  8. Antonio Gil

    Quemao

  9. Tamara Casellas

    Pastora

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Reviews

A review by MovieGuys
Written by MovieGuys on 2026-01-25
There are a lot of possible takeaways from "Barren Land".

In my opinion, this film's core message is that the most valuable things in life are friendship and love. Greed and unfulfilled ambition mean little by comparison but may exact a high price from those blinded by them. Without hopefully giving too much away, we see this play out in the interplay between three close friends, on the right and wrong side of the law and criminality.

There's an honesty about their personal relationship. It's very informal, warm and open. Circumstances challenge that dynamic, but ultimately it still ma...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
Spanish

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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