Divided Earth

La terra in due means the earth of the landlords versus that of the peasants who actually cultivate it This film uses evocative photogrphy and a dignified rhythm to depict the death of peasant culture This fact is brought home by the super 8 footage shot ten years earlier Blanks familiarity with the villagers and their unsselfconsciousness in front of the camera produce a high degree of authenticity in this account of culture of the mezzadria