The daughter of a kulak, Aina, after graduating from university, returns to her native land. The young teacher finds herself in an atmosphere of class struggle for collectivization.
So, Revolt in the Desert. Is it worth your time today? If you like old movies where people stare intensely at the horizon while sweating, then yes. If you want something fast or loud, you will probably hate this one. 🌵 Aina comes back from the big city university with big ideas. She’s a teacher now and wants to help h...
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"So, Revolt in the Desert. Is it worth your time today? If you like old movies where people stare intensely at the horizon while sweating, then yes. If you want something fast or loud, you will probably hate this one. 🌵 Aina comes back from the big city university with big ideas. She’s a teacher now and wants to help her village kids learn more than just how to survive the heat. But the timing is terrible. The whole village is fighting over collectivization, which is basically a big argument abo..."
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1920 · IMDb —
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