Portraying Zionist settlers' accomplishments, this part-documentary, part-travelogue shows 1930s Palestine as opportunity for fulfilling a dream. Through evocative visuals, it encourages settlement and investment in the "Jewish homeland.
The Land of Promise: A strange slice of history on screen
Is it worth your time?
If you have an interest in history, specifically the way propaganda and documentary styles blurred together in the mid-30s, then sure, give it a go. But if you’re looking for a plot, characters, or even a hint of irony, you’re going to be bored out of your mind. It’s not for the casual viewer who...
The movie The Land of Promise was directed by Juda Leman.
The Land of Promise was released in the year 1935.
The Land of Promise has an IMDb rating of 6.1 out of 10.
The Land of Promise is categorised as Documentary in the cult cinema archive at Dbcult.
The Land of Promise features David Ross.
The screenplay for The Land of Promise was written by Maurice Samuel.
If you enjoy The Land of Promise, you might also like Lights and Shadows in a City of a Million (1920), The Isle of Desire (1920), Shipwrecked Among Cannibals (1920), Den doode steden aan de Zuiderzee (1920).
Yes, The Land of Promise (1935) is featured in the Dbcult archive as a curated cult cinema title, known for its Documentary qualities.
The Land of Promise is a 1935 piece that sits somewhere between a travelogue and a promotional film. It captures the early days of Zionist settlement in Palestine, focusing on the hard work, the sun-drenched fields, and the big hopes of the people building a new life there.
Synopsis
Portraying Zionist settlers' accomplishments, this part-documentary, part-travelogue shows 1930s Palestine as opportunity for fulfilling a dream. Through evocative visuals, it encourages settlement and investment in the "Jewish homeland."
Review Excerpt
"Is it worth your time?
If you have an interest in history, specifically the way propaganda and documentary styles blurred together in the mid-30s, then sure, give it a go. But if you’re looking for a plot, characters, or even a hint of irony, you’re going to be bored out of your mind. It’s not for the casual viewer who wants a popcorn flick. You’ll probably hate it if you’re allergic to 1930s-style earnestness.
There is this relentless optimism in The Land of Promise that feels almost heavy to ..."
