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South Tyrol, 1961: Paul was hoping to escape the confines of his village and study painting. But because his older brother Anton is a wanted terrorist, he’s forced to stay at the farm and help Anton’s wife, Anna, and their son. As Paul is drawn into a vortex of violence and toxic masculinity, Anna struggles with the radicalization of her husband and the patriarchal structures in place at the time.
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Film Festival Munich 2025 #3People of my generation who grew up in Germany got to know South Tyrol as a part of Italy which still shares culture and language with Austria. I, as well as most others for sure, never really thought about the origin of that situation. But that is what historical films are there for, right?Zweitland (ET: A Land Within) depicts the political tensions in South Tyrol in the 60s through a well-working character constellation. The various attitudes of the people on screen helps you understand the situation's different facettes and renounces a clear statement. The moody atmosphere and precise dialogue turns Zweitland into a historical drama where you can fully immerse into the characters.Still, it has a problem that many smaller productions of this kind suffer from: A not completely authentic production design, historically speaking. Also, it had a bit more potential in terms of tension and cinematography. Zweitland is another example for a trend that seems to have risen in European cinema: Coming to terms with parts of European history that perished conpared to big ones like the two world wars. While this always feels like both a warning and a reassurance regarding current political issues at once, it certainly always is interesting to watch.
Common questions
What is A Land Within about?+
Set in 1961 South Tyrol, the film follows an aspiring painter whose life is upended when his brother becomes a wanted separatist terrorist, forcing him to manage the family farm amidst rising ethnic tensions.
Who directed A Land Within?+
Michael Kofler directed A Land Within, released in 2025 as a historical family drama exploring the political conflicts in northern Italy.
When is A Land Within set?+
The film is set in 1961 during a period of separatist bomb campaigns and political unrest in the German-speaking minority region of South Tyrol.
